Henry Wardlaw of Torrie

Henry Wardlaw of Torrie was a Scottish landowner and courtier. He was a son of John Wardlaw of Torrie (died June 1557) and Elizabeth Beaton (died 1558), a daughter of John Beaton of Balfour and Mary Boswell. Torrie is in Torryburn parish in Fife. Elizabeth Beaton, Lady Torrie was a sister of Cardinal David Beaton. In later life John Wardlaw became incapable of managing his affairs. During a court case brought by his younger brother William, witnesses described various details of John Wardlaw's skills and activities as a wealthy laird in Fife. Henry Wardlaw's daughter Nicholas was a companion of Mary, Queen of Scots. He fought for Mary at the battle of Langside in 1568. He was involved in the death of James Ballany at the battle. Regent Moray declared his property forfeited and gave it to James Cunningham of Drumwuhassill.