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Four portraits painted by the Scottish painter Allan Ramsay (1713-1784) are among the most precious oil paintings displayed at Broomhall House. As a young man Ramsay exhibited precocious talent. He established a studio in London in 1738 and rapidly earned a reputation as one of the most gifted painters of his generation. By 1761 Ramsay had become de facto portrait …
Following in the tradition of automotive excess, the 2025 Scottish Torque Show had more to offer than previous years, with 155 participating vehicles and eight fixed wing and rotary aircraft flying in and out all day, landing on a specially prepared airstrip. Sited in pride of place on the oval lawn in front of the house, the organisers had managed …
Born on 11th July 1274 at Turnberry Castle on the coast of Ayrshire, Robert Bruce took the crown of Scotland in 1306 and reigned until his death 1329. Recovering his kingdom from Plantagenet subjugation, his accomplishment as a military strategist was clearly demonstrated at the Battle of Bannockburn on 24th June 1314, one of the great military turning points in …
Gathering in New York from all over the United States for the annual Tartan Week festivities, members of Bruce Family International attended the official Observance Day ceremony in Bryant Park on 5th April, and joined the Tartan Day Parade on 6th Avenue the following day. As an annual act of commemoration of the Declaration of Arbroath – medieval Scotland’s iconic …
Our latest newsletter features details about one of the most significant events held at Broomhall – the annual reunion for the Scots Guards Association – involved over 750 people and the appearance of HRH Duke of Kent. Indeed we have continued to raise funds for military veterans and hosted another successful car and aerospace event, The Scottish Torque Show, in aid …
Our latest newsletter features details of the unveiling of the Bruce Boulder at Faughart in County Louth to commemaorate the 705th anniversary of the death in battle of Edward Bruce, Earl of Carrick, the last High King of Ireland. You will also find out about our most successful Scottish Torque Show to date and the annual Scots Guards Association gathering …
Our Latest newsletter looks at some of our recent successful events and features this illustration of King Robert the Bruce by Andrew Jamieson who also produced the invitation to the recent coronation. It is also a highlights that Broomhall House is the perfect destination for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, from special private parties to a memorable stop as part of a …
Following the turmoil of the Jacobite rebellion 1745-6, the coronation of King George III in 1761 at Westminster Abbey offered an opportunity for many Scottish noble families to attend and take the oath of allegiance to a new Hanoverian monarch. The Bruce family was represented by Charles 5th Earl of Elgin & 9th Earl of Kincardine. Although the 3rd Earl …
On Sunday 17th May 1590, a Danish princess was crowned as the newly wedded wife of King James VI at Holyrood Abbey. It was the last time a queen would be crowned in Scotland. Her coronation ceremony was arranged and conducted by the Rev. Robert Bruce, the Minister of St. Giles. Although James and Anne were married the previous November …
On the 25th March 1306 – the Feast of the Annunciation – Robert Bruce was enthroned as King of Scots at Scone Abbey in a ceremony shorn of traditional regalia, principally the Stone of Destiny, which had been seized in 1296 by Edward I and taken to Westminster Abbey. Surrounded by his supporters, and in the presence of four bishops …
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