The Gowrie Conspiracy and David Murray 1st Viscount of Stormont Balvaird Castle, Scotland

Mary Queen of Scots' son King James VI, was kidnapped and taken captive when he 16 years old for 10 months. One of the ringleaders of this kidnapping was the 1st Earl of Gowrie. After James escaped and was old enough to reign as King in his own right, The Earl was promptly executed, and James never trusted the Gowrie family again. Some years ...