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 …
The Bruce family and coronations through the ages (Part Three): to Westminster Abbey and back.
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 …
The Bruce Family and coronations through the ages (Part Two): anointing a Danish princess
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 …
The Bruce Family and coronations through the ages (Part One): An enthronement at Scone
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 …
Scottish Torque Show 2022 – Broomhall House hosts classic cars and aircraft
Building on the success of the 2021 Scottish Torque Show, over 170 classic and supercars assembled at Broomhall in early September. Hosted jointly with the RAF Benevolent Fund and Driving Scotland, the annual event has become a major fundraising event for the Benevolent Fund. Amidst several military themed attractions – including a flight simulator and the cockpit of a Tornado …
The Battle of Byland – King Robert’s forgotten victory
On 14 October 1322, a Scottish army commanded by King Robert the Bruce won a spectacular victory on the heights of Sutton Bank in North Yorkshire, overwhelming their English foes, who thought by commanding the high ground that they would be impregnable from attack. Instead, the Scots outflanked the English and their cavalry, under the command of Walter Stewart, and …
HM King and Queen Consort visit the tomb of King Robert the Bruce at Dunfermline Abbey
Following a ceremony to confer the status of a city on Dunfermline, on 3rd October – the first official engagement of his reign – HM King Charles III accompanied by The Queen Consort visited the Abbey Church of Dunfermline. Lord Bruce was invited to attend the event as a Deputy Lieutenant in support of the Lord Lieutenant of Fife, Robert …
Broomhall House marks HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
In marking the Platinum Jubilee, the Bruce family would like to record their appreciation of HM The Queen’s extraordinary record of public service over the last 70 years. Two members of the family – Edward Bruce, 10th Earl of Elgin, and Andrew Bruce 11th Earl of Elgin – have been honoured to represent the Queen as Lord Lieutenant of Fife, …
By leaves we live. Broomhall House under the canopy of Kings and Queens.
The Bruce family were honoured to be asked to host a private reception and dinner at Broomhall on the eve of COP 26 for His Excellency, Mr Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and his delegation of 16 ministers. The evening ended with the ceremonial handover of a Liquidambar Styraciflua tree which will be …
Broomhall House welcomes the Best Car in The World and friends
Now in its 115th year of continual promotional use, the world’s most celebrated motor car arrived at Broomhall for Sunday lunch hosted by the Bruce family. Following a route planned by the 20-Ghost Club – the world’s oldest Rolls-Royce owners’ organisation – the original Silver Ghost is touring Scotland in the company of a further 21 Rolls-Royce motor cars, all …