New Slains Castle – Hay Clan T-Shirt

The Hay clan can proclaim their Scottish heritage with T-shirts from Clan Castles in a variety of colours and styles for men, women and children, even babies. The Hay clan’s New Slains Castle overlooks the North Sea east of Cruden Bay in Scotland.It was the stronghold of the Hay Clan and residence of the chief, the Earl of Earrol. Located in Aberdeenshire, this structure succeeded another nearby Hay castle, Old Slains. The powerful Hay family owned property in the area from the 1400s, and King James II presented the earldom to Sir William Hay in 1453. The 9th Earl of Earrol constructed New Slains as a Tower house in the 16th century. It has undergone numerous renovations over the years. The last time was in 1837 when it was re-constructed in a Scots Baronial style. Once famous of its three gardens, New Slains Castle is now a roofless ruin. It is a Historic Environment Scotland Category B listed building.