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Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie (20 January 1547 – August 1617) was a Scottish landowner and factor to the Earl of Orkney. He features in a number of traditional stories of Shetland. [1] Background. He was the son of John Bruce of Cultmalindie and Euphemia Elphinstone. [2] .
Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie lived from 20 January 1547 to August 1617. He was a deeply unpopular Sheriff of the Shetland Islands best known for building Muness Castle on the island of Unst. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
Há 1 dia · Muness Castle began construction on orders of Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie in 1598. Bruce was half-brother of Robert Stewart, 1st E arl of Orkney, and his influence was linked to that of his more powerful sibling. From the late 1590s, Bruce had a series of disputes with his nephew, Robert’s son Patrick Stewart, 2nd Earl of Orkney.
9 de dez. de 2021 · Biography. Laurence (Bruce) Bruce IVth of Cultmalundy Ist of Muness is a member of House of Bruce. Laurence (Bruce) Bruce IVth of Cultmalundy Ist of Muness was born in Scotland. Laurence Bruce, 4th of Cultmalindie (20 January 1547 - August 1617) was the son of John Bruce, 3rd of Cultmalindie and Euphame Elphinstone. [1] .
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27 de fev. de 2024 · Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie (20 January 1547 – August 1617) was the son of John Bruce of Cultmalindie and Eupheme Elphinstone. Easter Cultmalindie is a small hamlet or "fermtoun" in Tibbermore parish, Perthshire, Scotland. The Bruces of Cultmalindie w Place of Burial: Came to Shetland in 1571.
- August 1, 1617
Laurence Bruce was appointed Sheriff of Shetland and set to work with a corrupt and cruel enthusiasm that was characteristic of the family. When Robert Stewart was succeeded by his son Patrick, Laurence Bruce felt threatened by the change.
Muness Castle was built in 1598 for the half-brother of Robert Stewart, Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie. When Robert Stewart was imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle for misusing Shetland laird’s taxes and lands, his son became Earl Patrick Stewart and commanded that Andrew Crawford build the Z-plan tower house on the isle of Unst.
