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Luring the King
- When
- 5 August 1600
- Where
- Gowrie House
Alexander Ruthven intercepts James VI near Falkland Palace, claiming a foreigner with money is detained at Gowrie House.
On 5 August 1600, James VI was hunting near Falkland Palace. Alexander Ruthven approached him, advising that he and his brother had detained a foreigner carrying a large quantity of money at Gowrie House in Perth. Alexander urged the king to interrogate the man personally, prompting James to travel to the Ruthven seat.
Sources
- Gowrie conspiracy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29
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