: The Irvine family held the estate for 650 years (24 generations) before it was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) in 1975.
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The castle is a "progression from tower castle to country house," showcasing three distinct eras: Drum Castle : The Irvine family held the estate for
: During the Jacobite rebellion, Alexander Irvine reportedly hid in a secret room behind the library walls for three years to evade capture after the Battle of Culloden. Architectural Highlights Architectural Highlights : In 1323 , King Robert
: In 1323 , King Robert the Bruce granted the Royal Forest and Tower of Drum to William de Irwyn (Irvine) in recognition of his service as the King's secretary.
Drum Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest and most remarkably preserved tower houses.