[1] They built a strong tower, Gardyne Castle, which was extended in the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

In 1578 Patrick Gardyne of that Ilk was killed by William Guthrie and in the feud that followed both clans appear to have suffered heavy casualties.

David Gardyne, the tenth Laird then sold the castle and much of the lands, acquiring the estate of Lawton.

[1] The first Laird of Troup was sent by Charles I of England to assist Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden during the Thirty Years' War where he saw distinguished service and remained in the Swedish court until 1654.

When he returned to Scotland he purchased the lands of Troup in Banffshire which remain with this family today.