Lochleven Castle

Lochleven Castle, situated on a small island in Loch Leven, traces its origins back to the 13th century. It played a pivotal role in Scotland's turbulent history, especially during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The castle is most renowned for being the prison of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was held captive there from 1567 to 1568. During her imprisonment, she was forced to abdicate in favour of her son, James VI. Remarkably, Mary managed to escape the castle with the help of a daring plot,...

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