Lochleven Castle Facts
A nine-minute ferry trip from Kinross brings one to Castle Island. The
Lochleven
Castle
comprises a 14th century square keep with curtain
walling.
The gateway
in the wall leads to the courtyard, and a doorway leads into the vaulted ground floor of the
tower.
The third floor, now gone, was used as Mary, Queen of Scots’ prison cell from 17 June 1567
until 2 May 1568. She had visited previously in 1563, and on her honeymoon in 1565. One window
has an
oratory.
Lochleven
Castle
was built by the Douglases, who held it until 1672. The Bruces, Grahams and Montgomerys later
owned it. It was taken into state care in
1939.
Lochleven Castle
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Lochleven Castle
Address: Kinross and Angus, Kinross KY13 8UF, United Kingdom. Get help with directions using
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Lochleven Castle
Lochleven Castle courtyard
Lochleven Castle curtain wall
Lochleven Castle ruins
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