Lochleven Castle, Scotland
This evening, I am reporting on Lochleven Castle, near Kinross in Perthshire, Central Scotland. Loch Leven is about thirty miles (one hour) north of Edinburgh. This castle is located on an island in Loch Leven and hence to access the site entails a boat trip, of about 10 minutes. The boat trip itself is of great interest as the Loch (lake) is a freshwater nature reserve and home to a large of number of waterfowl including swans, geese,ducks and herons. At peak of the autumn migration season the bird population can exceed 35,000. Loch Leven The castle dates from around 1257 and comprises: Outer Courtyard. Curtain Wall Tower House Great Hall and Kitchen. Glassin Tower (16th century). North Range. Lochleven Castle was visited by many distinguished Scots including King Robert I (Bruce), King David II and Robert Stewart prior to becoming King Robert II, founder of the Stewart dynasty. However, the Castle will be forever associated with Mary,...