66-610: Crichton Castle is a ruined castle near the village of Crichton in Midlothian , Scotland . It is situated at the head of the River Tyne , 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the village of Pathhead , and the same distance east of Gorebridge . Constructed as a tower house in the late 14th century, it was expanded as the power of the Crichton family grew. However, the Crichtons fell from favour in
132-469: A brief honeymoon, the new earl was not permitted to come within twenty miles of his new wife 'for reassone of his youngnes'. James VI made a proclamation against Margaret Douglas for her support of her husband in November 1592. She was said to be "a griter mellair", to have had more involvement in her husband's treasons, "than became a woman". They had at least four sons and four daughters: Francis Stewart
198-513: A cellar, where Bothwell's men "stobbed him with whingers till he was despatched". The following year Bothwell and other nobles felt that the beheading of James VI's mother Queen Mary demanded an invasion of England, a course of action the king disagreed with. Bothwell was warded for a time in Edinburgh Castle for his activities in trying to advance this course of action. On 10 May 1587, Bothwell and other nobles protested their innocence over
264-564: A collision between the King's forces and Bothwell's in the fields between Edinburgh and Leith , near Arthur's Seat , called in some books The Raid of Leith . There was not much bloodshed, the king remaining at the Burgh Muir , with Bothwell retiring to Dalkeith en route again to the Scottish Borders . Many thought had Bothwell pressed home he would have been the victor and had a warm welcome from
330-604: A few nights at the castle while attending this wedding. The Earl of Bothwell was implicated in February 1567 in the murder of Queen Mary's husband Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley , and became Mary's third husband in May of that year. In December, all Bothwell's titles and estates, including Crichton Castle, were forfeited. In 1568, Crichton Castle, along with Bothwell's other estates, was granted to Francis Stewart , son of John Stewart and Jean Hepburn , and thus bastard grandson of James V. Francis
396-506: A fleet to fetch Anne. Bothwell's estimate of the costs involved was high and James decided to raise funds and make the voyage himself. Bothwell remained in Scotland and was given a share of the government. Subsequently, in November 1590 those accused of witchcraft in North Berwick were tortured and made confessions about causing the storms by magic. The historian Christina Larner proposed that
462-418: A modern-style staircase with landings; and a drawing room to the north of the old tower. To the south of the castle is a large stable block, with a horseshoe-shaped window and lodgings above. Crichton, Midlothian Crichton is a small village and civil parish in Midlothian , Scotland, around 2 miles (3 km) south of Pathhead and the same distance east of Gorebridge . The second element of
528-452: A picture of James VI saying he should be "consumed at the instance of a noble man Francis Erle Bodowell." Another, Ritchie Graham, confessed and insisted he had conspired with the earl, leading to his arrest in April 1591. Francis broke out of the castle on 22 June 1591, while the king was away at the wedding of Lilias Murray and John Grant of Freuchie at Tullibardine , and headed south. He
594-542: A raid on Stirling Castle in November 1585. The king accepted their oaths and declared them to be his "honest and true servants". Francis, Earl Bothwell, swore an obligation in Council on 8 July 1587 as Keeper of Liddesdale to keep the peace there, and on 29 July he was made a full member of the Privy Council of Scotland – a body he had been attending since at least 1582. He attended the wedding of Henrietta Stewart and
660-433: A west block was added, with a six-storey tower at the south-west, containing several bedrooms with garderobes. A stair in the south block gave access to these rooms. The north range was added at this time, closing the courtyard, but this section was heavily rebuilt in the following century. The castle's most distinctive feature is its Italian-influenced courtyard façade, which forms part of the north range. Francis Stewart ,
726-434: Is Borthwick Castle , a 15th-century tower house that is still in use. In the late 14th century, John de Crichton (d.1406) built a tower house here as his family residence. John's son, William (d. c. 1453), served as Lord Chancellor of Scotland , and was made Lord Crichton in c. 1443. In 1440, William had been partly responsible for organising the " Black Dinner ", where the young William Douglas, 6th Earl of Douglas ,
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#1732852660832792-539: Is not, for Aberdeen is near four score miles direct north from Edinburgh and Kelso is twenty eight miles direct south from Edinburgh. An English observer wrote of rumours that Bothwell had practiced with witches in some unlawful matter between him and Anne of Denmark, which had made him odious to the king. Bothwell was thought to be in Leith on 18 October, where his wife was staying, and the king hunted for him there. James Sandilands captured his servant Robert Scott, brother of
858-499: Is said to have been born in his mother's tower house at Morham. In 1565, Mary, Queen of Scots , gave Francis a set of red serge bed curtains. When Mary was pregnant in 1566 she made a will bequeathing her jewels . If she had died in childbed, Francis would have received several sets of gold buttons and aiglets , and a slice of unicorn horn mounted on silver chain, used to test for poison. Regardless of his youth, in December 1564 he
924-567: The Earl of Angus and the king, James VI , reconciled them. After this, Bothwell returned to Crichton. Bothwell quarreled with David Home of Manderston at Linlithgow Palace in November 1583. He killed him in 1584, and on 23 October 1584 he wrote from Crichton Castle to Sir Patrick Vans of Barnbarroch asking him to meet him at Dalkeith and support him at his trial in Edinburgh. He also fought with Alexander Home, Prior of Coldingham , and his brother in
990-516: The Earl of Huntly in July 1588, and his own appearance "set around with mirrors" drew attention. One of the honours he received with his earldom was that of Lord High Admiral of Scotland , and on 1 August 1588, he was ordered "to attend upon his awne charge of admirallitie" in order to resist the Spanish Armada . He remained active at sea, and on 12 November of the same year Frederick Freis, master of
1056-663: The Laird of Balwearie and Valentine, the earl's best horse, but the earl could not be found. On 27 December Bothwell broke into Holyroodhouse attempting to seek reconciliation, or as his opponents claimed, trying to assassinate James and Anne. The twins Patrick and John Schaw were killed trying to defend the king. Some of his supporters were captured, including David Cunningham of Robertland , and some sentenced to death. Anne of Denmark pleaded with James VI for their lives, especially for John Naysmyth . Reports of Bothwell at Morham , his mother's tower house , and Coldingham resulted in
1122-567: The baptism of Prince Henry . In August, Joachim von Bassewitz, the ambassador of the Duke of Mecklenburg (who was Anne of Denmark's grandfather), offered to speak with the English ambassador Robert Bowes on Bothwell's behalf, but Bowes declined. As a result of his poverty and lack of support, Bothwell had no option left to him but to change religious sides. A new Privy Council proclamation against him, dated 30 September 1594, states that he had "thrown off
1188-558: The character of the witch hunt with the "demonic pact" which featured in the confessions was influenced by Danish practice. In July 1590 a number of so-called witches had been arrested in the Copenhagen witch trials in Denmark, including Anna Koldings , for causing the storms. One of the Scottish accused, Agnes Sampson , according to James Melville of Halhill , claimed the devil had shown her
1254-503: The 11th, at Linlithgow, with the news that the king proposed to modify his blanket pardon, and added a condition that Bothwell would have to go into exile. He went first to Crichton, then to Jedburgh. It was thought at first that Bothwell had not taken this badly and would comply, but feeling betrayed he soon returned to his old ways and in the first days of October his partisans, the Earls of Atholl, Montrose, and Gowrie, had been seen in arms in
1320-465: The 4th Earl of Bothwell (by the first creation), was the chief suspect in the murder of James VI's father, Lord Darnley . Francis Stewart was a son of John Stewart , Prior of Coldingham (d. 1563), who was an illegitimate child of James V of Scotland by his mistress Elizabeth Carmichael. Francis' mother was Jane Hepburn , Mistress of Caithness , Lady Morham (d. 1599), sister of James Hepburn, 1st Duke of Orkney and 4th Earl of Bothwell . Francis
1386-625: The 4th Earl of Morton , four days before his marriage to Margaret Douglas, formerly Lady Buccleuch and daughter of the 7th Earl of Angus , in Holyrood Abbey . Francis studied at the University of St Andrews before travelling in 1578 to the Universities of Paris and Rouen (and possibly also to Italy). Recalled to Scotland by the king, he landed at Newhaven in June 1582. On 29 May 1583, the King, against
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#17328526608321452-679: The Bothwell's daughters, who was "a very gallant lady", would marry the young Earl of Morton . These rumours or plans came to nothing. In July 1602 a marriage was contracted for Anna Home, the daughter of Sir George Home, and Sir James Home of Whitrig, Bothwell's nephew, and again it was thought that Bothwell himself might be restored. Bothwell lived in poverty in Naples , where he died in November 1612. The English ambassador in Venice, Sir Dudley Carleton , reported that Bothwell died at Naples after hearing news of
1518-683: The Canongate near Holyrood Palace in November 1583. On 13 May 1585, Bothwell, with others, was commissioned to assist the Warden of the Scottish Marches dealing with rebels. In June 1586 Bothwell was one of three Commissioners appointed by James VI to negotiate a military alliance between the English and Scottish Crowns, which was formally concluded on 5 July. He quarrelled with William Stewart of Monkton and then they fought on Blackfriar's Wynd. Bothwell stabbed him with his rapier and Stewart tried to hide in
1584-661: The Earl Marischal, Lord Home, Sinclair of Roslin and John Wemyss of Logie . On 13 July 1592, a new warrant was issued against Bothwell's supporters in the Borders, including Walter Scott of Harden and Dryhope and John Pennycuik of that Ilk. On 14 September, the Privy Council ordered an armed muster to attend the king into Teviotdale in pursuit of Bothwell's supporters. The king left Edinburgh for Dalkeith on 9 October and thereafter proceeded to Jedburgh . However, little or nothing
1650-668: The Forth to travel north, Bothwell having been heard of in Dundee , and the Privy Council of Scotland denounced Ross of Balnagown , the Master of Gray and his brother Robert, and others for assisting Bothwell. When the Parliament of Scotland met on 5 June 1592 for the first time after nearly five years and the Privy Council was reconstituted, a proclamation was issued denuding Bothwell of honours, titles and lands. On 28 June, between one and two o'clock in
1716-556: The Shore of Leith before the king embarked in a ferry boat for Kinghorn and Falkland Palace. Bothwell conveyed the queen, Anne of Denmark , to Falkland the next day, and he gave the king two English horses and a dozen hounds. The King, however, was not yet finished, and when the Convention of Estates met at Stirling on 7 September he conspired with those opposed to Bothwell to recall his pardon and Royal messengers went to meet Bothwell on
1782-655: The Swedish ship Unicorn , brought an action in the Scottish Privy Council against the Earl Bothwell for the seizure of his ship. The Council ordered Bothwell to restore the ship to Freis within 24 hours. Bothwell was imprisoned in Holyrood Palace in May 1589, and called to James VI who was in the garden for his release. The king ignored him, and he was transferred to Blackness Castle and Tantallon Castle . Bothwell
1848-467: The advice of Gowrie and the other Lords of the 'Ruthven Raid', who had controlled him for the past nine months, left Edinburgh, progressing first to Linlithgow Palace , accompanied by the Earls of Mar, Angus, Bothwell and Marischal. At Linlithgow, Bothwell played football with the Earl Marischal . Bothwell knocked him over, then he kicked Bothwell on the leg. They decided to fight a duel the next day, but
1914-498: The arrest of his accomplices, including James Scott of Balwearie , Martine of Cardone, and Lumsden of Airdrie. Certain Borders lairds were ordered in June to assemble for his pursuit and were joined by the king himself on 6 July. They did not find the fugitive Bothwell and the pursuit was finally abandoned on 7 August, but the Crown obtained possession of all his houses and strengths. Several of Bothwell's supporters were locked up, including
1980-609: The canker of her estate and safety." In February 1602, a rumour circulated that he had left Spain for the Low Countries and was trying to bribe Colonel Edmond or Captain William Brog (who were said to be rivals in emulation), with their Scottish soldiers, to join the Spanish service. In June 1602 there was a rumour that Sir George Home and Sir Thomas Erskine wanted to recall him to Scotland to strengthen their faction, and that one of
2046-421: The care of Historic Environment Scotland , and has been a scheduled monument since 1921. Crichton was used as a location in the 1995 film Rob Roy and the 2011 film The Wicker Tree . Crichton Castle comprises four contiguous buildings arranged around an inner courtyard. The 14th century tower lies at the east of the castle, and has a vaulted basement with timber entresol, and a vaulted hall above, although
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2112-645: The castle and intrigued with the English against the Scottish crown, but eventually made peace with the regent, Mary of Guise . James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell , sided with Mary of Guise during the Scottish Reformation , and when he took English money sent to the Lords of the Congregation , the Regent James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault ordered an assault on Borthwick and Crichton castles. Crichton
2178-621: The citizens of Edinburgh, as his Protestant cause was gaining popularity. In April 1594, James VI sent Edward Bruce and James Colville of Easter Wemyss to London to complain about "secret intelligence" which had passed between the ambassador Lord Zouche and the rebel Earl of Bothwell. James VI wrote to the Earl of Essex asking for his support. In May 1594, Bothwell was in Northumberland and he heard that Jacob Kroger had stolen jewels from Anne of Denmark . Bothwell found Kroger at Edward Delaval's house near North Shields and took some of
2244-486: The cloik of religioun" (meaning Presbyterianism ) and openly allied himself in a new confederacy against the king with the Roman Catholic Lords Huntly , Angus , Errol , and others. The king proceeded north against them. The confederacy collapsed and Huntly and Errol agreed to go abroad. The king's pardon being revoked, another formal sentence of treason was proclaimed against Bothwell on 18 February 1595,
2310-616: The day of the execution of his half-brother, Hercules Stewart . Hercules supported his brother, but was captured, along with another person, by John Colville and William Hume, who promised them their lives. However, they were hanged "in spite of much popular sympathy, at the Market Place of Edinburgh." Until April 1595, Bothwell continued to lurk about Caithness and Orkney but eventually embarked for France, landing at Newhaven in Normandy . On 6 May 1595 Thomas Edmondes reported that Bothwell
2376-456: The death of Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales , whom he had hoped would restore his fortune. The Spanish Viceroy of Naples, the Count of Lemos , arranged a lavish funeral for the Scottish earl. On 1 December 1577, Francis, Earl of Bothwell, married Margaret Douglas (d. 1640), daughter of the 7th Earl of Angus , and widow of Sir Walter Scott of Branxholme & Buccleuch (d. 1574). Initially, after
2442-582: The designer, had travelled to Italy, and was inspired by new styles and technology in buildings there, particularly the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara (c. 1582). This was the source of the diamond rustication on the courtyard wall. The initials of Francis and his wife Margaret Douglas appear on the walls, together with an anchor representing Stewart's position of Lord High Admiral of Scotland . Inside are further innovations: Scotland's first "scale-and-platt" stair, i.e.
2508-566: The events of the marriage of James VI to Anne of Denmark in September 1589. She had been expected to sail from Denmark but was prevented by storms three times. The Danish admiral Peder Munk attributed the storms to witchcraft. The same weather caused an accident in the River Forth resulting in the drowning of Jane Kennedy , whom James had appointed to be chief of Anne's ladies-in-waiting. James then asked Bothwell, as Admiral of Scotland, to prepare
2574-432: The jewels, hoping to use them to bargain his way back into the king's favour. The Bailiff of Shields prevented him taking Kroger and his companion Guillaume Martyn back to Scotland. Bothwell seems to have spent some time in Scotland, at Hermitage Castle , in these months. In July, John Carey , an English officer at Berwick, heard that Bothwell had entered into a truce, arranged by Anne of Denmark's intercession, until after
2640-408: The king leading a party from Holyroodhouse on 13 January 1592 to apprehend him. However, the King's horse threw him into a pool of water, from which a local yeoman had to rescue him "by the necke", and the chase was abandoned. Early in 1592, Bothwell addressed a letter to the clergy of Edinburgh, indignantly disowning the witchcraft charges. On 7 April the King again went in pursuit of Bothwell, crossing
2706-479: The king's consideration. In January 1591 he was reported to have bought the Isle of May and to be building a house near Kelso not far from the English border. This may refer to the repair of Moss Tower at Eckford . Bothwell was arrested on accusations of witchcraft on 15 April 1591. Charged with trying to arrange the king's death through sorcery, he was imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle. These allegations arose through
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2772-542: The king, or burn his effigy in wax, or enchant the king to stay in Denmark in 1590. Bothwell made speeches and other argument on his own behalf, and blamed his enemies Sir George Home and Sir John Carmichael . He was acquitted. The English ambassador Robert Bowes described how on 15 August 1593 James VI and the Earl of Bothwell enjoyed a particularly Scottish form of banquet involving "small provisions of delicates having spice [sweet]meat and wines, of no great matter or value" at
2838-458: The later 15th century, and the castle passed to the Earls of Bothwell. Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell, constructed the Italianate north range in the 1580s, featuring an elaborate diamond-patterned facade. After Bothwell was accused of witchcraft the castle fell into neglect. The ruins are now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland , and are open to the public. A mile to the south-west
2904-531: The morning, Bothwell, leading 300 others, attempted to capture Falkland Palace and the king. Forewarned, the king and queen and his immediate courtiers withdrew to the tower and locked it from within. Bothwell gave up and left with the horses from the royal stables. The English border reiver Richie Graham of Brackenhill and his companions sacked the Falkland town, taking horses, clothing and money. On 29 and 30 June proclamations were issued for Bothwell's pursuit and
2970-510: The name is clearly from the Old English word tūn 'farm, settlement'. The first element is less certain, however, and could be from Gaelic crioch 'border' or Cumbric craig 'rock'. To the west of the village is the 15th-century parish church, formerly a collegiate church , established by William Crichton, 1st Lord Crichton , the Lord Chancellor of Scotland from 1439 to 1453. To
3036-574: The next Commendator. Francis was succeeded as Prior of Coldingham by his second son, John. On 10 January 1568, Francis was confirmed in the lands and baronies formerly held by the Earls of Bothwell. These included; Hailes , Yester , Dunsyre , Morham , Crichton , Wilton, Bothwell and many others in the sheriffdoms of Edinburgh, Roxburgh, Lanark, Dumfries, and Berwick, and the Stewartries of Annandale and Kirkcudbright. A letter of Marie Pieris, Lady Seton to Mary, Queen of Scots mentioned that Francis
3102-482: The palace to help, but the king said things were fine. The king accepted Bothwell's protestations of loyalty and an agreement for his pardon was reached. (It received the Royal and other signatures on 14 August). So, just five days after his forfeiture, Bothwell and his accomplices received a blanket Act of Remission and Condonation. Bothwell rode to Durham on 2 August 1593, meeting Sir William Reed at Berwick-upon-Tweed on
3168-580: The search for the rebel earl. James VI had gone to Kelso but there was news of Bothwell at Aberdeen. Hunter wrote, "Mirrie companyouns say atte thair wyne that all our trubillis ar bott tryfills to gett moir gowld frome Ingland, and thay seik my Loird Boithwell whear thay knaw he is nott, for Aberdene is neir fowr scoir mylis derrect north frome Edinburgh and Kellso is twenty eight mylis derrect sowth frome Edinburgh" - Merry companions say at their wine that all our troubles are but trifles to get more gold from England , and they seek my Lord Bothwell where they know he
3234-454: The south of the church is Crichton Castle , begun in the late 14th century by William's father John de Crichton and featuring a fine 16th-century Italianate courtyard façade. The civil parish has a population of 1,223 in 2011. This Midlothian location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell (c. December 1562 – November 1612),
3300-418: The south-west corner of the tower has collapsed. To the west of this tower was a barmkin . William Crichton extended the castle in the early 15th century, building a second tower to the south, forming a strong L-plan, with the gate between the two towers. The south tower was entered by a door in the centre, with vaulted cellars either side. Two halls occupied the first and second floors. In the later 15th century
3366-450: The town". In January 1593 Bothwell was in the north of England where he had a good reception, which much annoyed James VI. James wrote to Queen Elizabeth I on 7 June to ensure Bothwell's return to Scotland. He complained that Bothwell had been seen in public at a race meeting at Carter Moor near Ponteland , boasting of receiving financial support from Elizabeth, and was known to have stayed with William Fenwick at Wallington . Lord Bothwell
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#17328526608323432-399: The vicinity of Linlithgow. It is not clear whether Bothwell was with them. A warrant was issued against Bothwell and others on 11 October. Failing to appear, they were denounced rebels on the 25th. Bothwell had gone to Carlisle Castle and was received by Thomas Scrope . The Privy Council issued a Proclamation for a muster at Stirling for the pursuit of Bothwell on 2 April 1594, following
3498-600: The way. He spoke to the Dean of Durham , Tobias Matthew , and described his recent adventure in Holyroodhouse. He said he had 1,000 soldiers in his pay in Edinburgh. On Friday, 10 August, a formal trial (described by Spottiswoode as "a farce") of Bothwell was entered into on the old witchcraft charges in order to deal with them once and for all. The depositions of the Ritchie Graham were read out, that he advised Bothwell to poison
3564-550: Was "at the Schools, and in good health" in August 1570. His sister Christine was in the king's household at Stirling Castle , but another sister (who is less well-documented) had been sent away by Annabell Murray, Countess of Mar . Francis was 'belted' as Earl of Bothwell by his cousin, James VI, in the Great Hall of Stirling Castle on 27 November 1577, in the presence of his guardian,
3630-446: Was Commendator of Kelso Abbey and Coldingham Priory , a Privy Counsellor and Lord High Admiral of Scotland . He was a notorious conspirator who led several uprisings against his first cousin, King James VI (they were both grandsons of King James V of Scotland ), all of which ultimately failed, and he died in poverty in Italy after being banished from Scotland. Francis's maternal uncle,
3696-465: Was achieved in the expedition. October saw a new round of Cautions issued by the Privy Council to supposed supporters of Bothwell. On 20 November 1592, the Countess of Bothwell was forbidden by decree to be in the king's presence and "none allowed to contenance her". A warrant was subsequently issued by the Edinburgh magistrates for her arrest, with numerous other "adherents of Bothwell still lingering about
3762-514: Was besieged and captured on 3 November 1559 by the Duke's son, Earl of Arran and Master of Maxwell . They ransacked Crichton and took away Bothwell's legal charters and evidences. The castle was the scene of the marriage and wedding festivities, on 4 January 1562, of Patrick's daughter Jean (d. before July 1599) and John Stewart , who was Prior of Coldingham and illegitimate son of King James V . John Stewart's half-sister Mary, Queen of Scots , spent
3828-684: Was convinced that the Chancellor , John Maitland of Thirlestane , was behind his accusation. He was proclaimed an outlaw three days later. James VI gave his lands and offices and the castles of Crichton and Hailes to the Duke of Lennox . Anne of Denmark tried to intercede for Bothwell, but found the king so "moved", so angry with those who had requested her intervention, that she dropped the issue. Bothwell spent his days at Crichton but hid at night in woods and other places. One of his chief confederates, Archibald Wauchope of Niddry , abandoned him. In July 1591 William Hunter sent news to William Cecil of
3894-485: Was created Earl of Bothwell in 1577 and married Margaret Douglas . He travelled in Europe, and he designed the very modern Italianate north range in the 1580s. James VI was at Crichton on 17 March 1587, planning an embassy to Denmark with Peter Young . Bothwell lost the king's favour and was accused of witchcraft and forfeited his estates in 1592. He was eventually forced to flee to Naples where he died. His son Francis Stewart
3960-470: Was formally attainted by Act of Parliament, dated 21 July 1593. However, on Tuesday, 24 July, the Earl, helped by Marie Ruthven, Countess of Atholl, smuggled himself into Holyroodhouse and forced himself at last into the king's presence, in his bedchamber. It was said that Bothwell hid behind the tapestry or hangings until the best moment. Soon numerous Bothwell supporters also entered the room. The Provost of Edinburgh, Alexander Home of North Berwick , came to
4026-660: Was in Paris and had reported himself to the king, Henry IV , seeking help. James VI upon hearing this sent a special messenger to Henry IV asking for Bothwell to be banished from France, but the request was declined. After several months Bothwell left for Spain. Between 1598 and 1600 it was rumoured he visited London from Gravelines or Dieppe . James VI heard he was in London with John Colville in August 1598 but did not believe it. Walter Raleigh advised Robert Cecil that Elizabeth should detain Bothwell. Raleigh wrote that Bothwell "will ever be
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#17328526608324092-543: Was made Lord Badenoch and Enzie, and in 1566 he was appointed (nominal) Commendator of Culross Abbey. He was, before 1568, Commendator of Kelso Abbey in Roxburghshire , which position he had exchanged with John Maitland , in place of the offer of Coldingham Priory which Maitland then held until his forfeiture in 1570. Some historians give Sir Alexander Home as Maitland's successor; he in fact declined to accept his appointment, and Priory charters record Francis Stewart as
4158-590: Was murdered. As a result, Crichton obtained the Douglas property of Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire for himself. John of Corstorphine, chief of Clan Forrester and a Douglas adherent, stormed and slighted the castle in 1445 in retaliation. William, however, reconstructed and extended the castle, and also built the nearby collegiate church . The 3rd Lord Crichton was a supporter of Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany , and his lands and titles were forfeit in 1483, when Albany
4224-509: Was reinstated, but laboured under his father's debts, and sold the castle to the Hepburns of Humbie. James VI stayed at Crichton Castle on 19 June 1598, his birthday, after a day's hawking. J. M. W. Turner painted the castle, and it features in Sir Walter Scott 's Marmion . In 1956, the castle was given into state care by its owner, Major Henry Callander of Preston Hall . It is now in
4290-576: Was sentenced for treason. Crichton Castle, along with Bothwell Castle, was briefly granted to Sir John Ramsey, who forfeited it in 1488. That year, James IV granted Crichton Castle to Patrick Hepburn, Lord Hailes , who was later made Earl of Bothwell . Hepburn's son Adam, the second Earl , died at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. The castle became the property of Adam's widow, Lady Agnes Stewart , who married Alexander Home, 3rd Lord Home in 1514. Lady Agnes's son Patrick Hepburn, 3rd Earl of Bothwell , inherited
4356-580: Was so angry that he beat his wife and any of his servants who came near him. In 1589 an English pirate called Captain Coupland stole one of Bothwell's ships or barques and sold its cannon at Bridlington and Great Yarmouth . Bothwell, with others, including the Earl of Huntly , was charged with treason for engaging in an armed uprising and plotting to seize the king at Holyroodhouse . He surrendered himself on 11 May 1589 and their trial took place on 24 May. All were found guilty, but sentences were deferred for
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