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Castle Island

island, Scotland, United Kingdom
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    On Castle Island are the ruins of the late 14th-century Lochleven Castle, which served as a place of detention for many important persons, including Mary, Queen of Scots. In 1567 she signed her abdication there. During her escape in 1568 the castle keys were thrown into…

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    On Castle Island are the ruins of the late 14th-century Lochleven Castle, which served as a place of detention for many important persons, including Mary, Queen of Scots. In 1567 she signed her abdication there. During her escape in 1568 the castle keys were thrown into…

    Read More