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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Among the collection of nineteenth century novels in the library at Broomhall House are three shelves of early editions of works by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). As a writer of historical fiction Scott became the foremost literary figure of his era. Publishing 27 novels over a span of 30 years, he became the first author to enjoy a truly international …
It was our pleasure to welcome Roddy Martine of Scotland Magazine to Broomhall House, ahead of a special feature on the ancestral home of the Bruce family. The article, appearing in the latest edition of Scotland Magazine, delves into the extraordinary history of our home, exploring what makes it such a sought after experience for international travelers to Scotland. One …
Martha Whyte, Countess of Elgin and Kincardine (1741-1818) Married in 1759 at the age of 18 to Charles, 5th Earl of Elgin and 9th Earl of Kincardine, Martha Whyte brought up a family of eight children in 12 years, though only four survived into adulthood. Martha was born in London and orphaned by the age of five. Her father Thomas …
Celebrating the birthday of Scotland’s acclaimed national poet, Robert Burns, Lord Bruce performed the time honoured Address to the Haggis, virtually, by video link for an audience of Canadian international travel buyers. Watch the Address to the Haggis, delivered by him, here.
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