A jade, ruby and emerald bowl from the Brodick Castle collection.
Arran Historical Society members enjoyed a revealing and entertaining talk about some of the historical treasures held at Brodick Castle by Sue Mills of the National Trust for Scotland at their March meeting. Starting with the first Duke of Hamilton in the 17th century, members learned of his rich past and his ultimate demise. A participant during the religious wars involving parliament, Charles I and the Presbyterians in Scotland, the King initially had him imprisoned for failing him in Scotland.
After he was released, he turned to parliament, he then committed himself to Charles II and commanded a Royalist army which was defeated by a parliamentary army at the battle of Preston.