Clan Guthrie

The Guthrie name is said to have come from the Barony of Guthrie in Angus.
The name is also said to derive from Guthrum, a Scandinavian prince. Sir
David Guthrie was the King's Treasurer in the 15th century and built Guthrie
Castle near Friockheim, Angus, in 1468.

The lands known as Guthrie lie in Angus, and the family who took this as their
name is one of the oldest in the county. King William the Lion granted the
lands of Gutherin to the Abbey of Arbroath around 1178. The family, who were
royal falconers, purchased these lands. In 1299 the Laird of Guthrie was sent
to France to invite Sir William Wallace to return to Scotland. The embassy was
successful, and Guthrie landed with Wallace at Montrose.

Sir David Guthrie of Guthrie was armor bearer to the king and captain of the
guard, later being appointed Lord Treasurer of Scotland in 1461. In 1468 he
obtained a charter under the great seal to build a castle at Guthrie, and this
remained the residence of the chiefs until very recently. In 1473 he was
appointed Lord Chief Justice of Scotland.

His eldest son, Sir Alexander Guthrie, fell at Flodden in 1513. The Guthries
were quick to support the reformed religion in Scotland, and in 1567 signed a
bond upholding the authority of the infant King James VI against that of his
mother, Queen Mary.

At this time the Lairds of Guthrie were feuding with their neighbors, the
Gardynes, and Alexander Guthrie was assassinated at Inverpeffer. The Guthries
retaliated in like manner, but were saved from the consequences of their
action by a royal pardon granted in 1618. Andrew Guthrie fought with the great
Montrose and was taken prisoner at the Battle of Philiphaugh. He was sentenced
to death and beheaded at St. Andrews in 1646. Another Guthrie, James, was a
covenanter minister who became one of the movements early martyrs. He openly
preached against the kings religious policies and was arrested in 1661. He was
sentenced to death and executed in June 1661.

John Douglas Guthrie of Guthrie served in the cavalry during the Egyptian
campaign of 1882. Lieutenant Colonel Ivan Guthrie of Guthrie, the last chief
to live at Guthrie Castle, was born in 1886. A distinguished soldier, he
commanded the 4th Battalion the Black Watch and was awarded the military
cross.

Guthrie is the 985th most popular surname in the United States.

Most American Guthries can trace their lineage to pre-Revolutionary War immigrants from Scotland and Northern Ireland. Ireland was a stepping stone for many of our ancestors. For complete history, visit Clan Guthrie Organization .

As a Guthrie, you can claim not one or not two, but THREE castles in your heritage.

Children of all ages and of all lands dream of living in a castle and, lucky
us, we can lay claim to three of Scotland's most heralded castles. If you have a trip to Scotland planned anytime in the future, it would be well worth your while to visit our ancestor's homes.

So, sit back at your computer and imagine yourself fending off Cromwall's armies from your castle tower, saving a damsel in distress or taking a leisurely stroll in the labyrinth of your garden -- all in the name of Guthrie.

Guthrie Castle
Located in Angus, Scotland. This is a view of the front
of the castle made from the formal gardens.

View of the Guthrie Castle from adjacent fields

View of the main hall inside the Guthrie castle

Torosay Castle

The Torosay Castle sits in the middle of twelve acres of ornamental gardens,
Torosay Castle is a Victorian mansion built in 1858 by the Scottish architect
David Bryce. It is very much a family home, with the upper floors still lived in.

The grounds include a series of magnificent Italian statues, sculpted fountains,
water garden, Japanese garden, rockery, stone lions, a domed folly and
elaborate square towers on the edge of the terrace which house a very
comprehensive display of the geological history of Mull, complete with
photographs, time charts and models. The Gardens include formal terraces
(attributed to Sir Robert Lorimar) which are covered with roses, other
perennials. Many tender plants grow outside benefiting from the Gulf Stream,
and to the west of the garden you will find the woodland garden with pool
surrounded with candelabra primulas and other moisture loving plants, the
alpine garden, rhododendron collection with Himalayan blue poppies and many
woodland plants. The eucalyptus walk along the burnside which leads to the old
walled garden can be found to the South, and to the East you can explore the
bog garden, old rock garden, greenhouses and Japanese garden with its dramatic
seaview.

Inside Torosay Castle you can wander round the principal rooms which include
the front hall dominated by a collection of red deer stag antlers, the central
hall, dining room, the library with its impressive collection of books, the children's
nursery, bedroom and drawing room with its spectacular views of the garden.

The Guthrie portrait of William Wallace, dating from the 17th Century hangs
in the Castle. In the archive rooms you can learn all about David Guthrie James'
adventurous life which includes sailing in one of the last Windjammers, successful
escape from POW camp and polar exploration.

Gagie House
The Gagie House is as large as many Scottish castles but was
not built to be a fortress. It was the site of military action, however,
during various Scottish religious wars and rebellions against England.

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