Mr and Mrs John Patrick Wright and
their sons rescued Plane Castle from ruin during the 90's and made it
their family home. They now live in the Guard House, and let out the
castle in two separate self-catering rental accommodations, sleeping
8 in the Manor House and up to 8 in the Tower.
History of the Fortalice, Tower and Manor of the Plaine of Stirling:
1314 - Battle of Bannockburn: King Robert the Bruce granted the barony of Plane to John d'Erth.
1440's - Sir William d'Erth left the Baronies of Plane, Airth and Carnock to his three daughters.
1449 - Lady Elizabeth married Thomas Somervell; they built the Tower.
1528 - Thomas Somervell, 5th Lord of Plane, built the Manor House.
1643 - James Somervell, 8th Lord of Plane, fell into debt and sold the Castle and Barony. Plane became a farm and mill, the Tower and Manor ruined.
1746 - While Bonnie Prince Charlie lay ill for 3 weeks in Bannockburn House 1.5 miles away, his Royal Guard was billeted at Plane Castle.
1908 - Sir David Menzies restored the Tower.
1930's - Ruined again, until...
1991 - The Patrick Wright family started the present restoration.
1997 - Restoration complete. Manor House as a family home.
Restoration:
The restoration of Plane Castle took 6 long years and was finally complete in 1997.
Historical Drawings (Click to Enlarge):
Tapestries (Click to Enlarge):
There is a wide variety of tapestries displayed around the castle. Some selected examples can be seen below.
History of the Fortalice, Tower and Manor of the Plaine of Stirling:
1314 - Battle of Bannockburn: King Robert the Bruce granted the barony of Plane to John d'Erth.
1440's - Sir William d'Erth left the Baronies of Plane, Airth and Carnock to his three daughters.
1449 - Lady Elizabeth married Thomas Somervell; they built the Tower.
1528 - Thomas Somervell, 5th Lord of Plane, built the Manor House.
1643 - James Somervell, 8th Lord of Plane, fell into debt and sold the Castle and Barony. Plane became a farm and mill, the Tower and Manor ruined.
1746 - While Bonnie Prince Charlie lay ill for 3 weeks in Bannockburn House 1.5 miles away, his Royal Guard was billeted at Plane Castle.
1908 - Sir David Menzies restored the Tower.
1930's - Ruined again, until...
1991 - The Patrick Wright family started the present restoration.
1997 - Restoration complete. Manor House as a family home.
Restoration:
The restoration of Plane Castle took 6 long years and was finally complete in 1997.
Historical Drawings (Click to Enlarge):
Tapestries (Click to Enlarge):
There is a wide variety of tapestries displayed around the castle. Some selected examples can be seen below.
