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Lochleven Castle is situated on an island in the middle of Loch Leven. This was the castle where
Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned during 1567 and held by Sir William Douglas (5th Earl of Morton).
She escaped to England in 1568. The building
dates from the 14th century and can only be visited via a boat from nearby Kinross. It is owned
by Historic Scotland and was originally
built as the ancient stronghold of the Douglas Family, having been granted to them by King Robert II in 1372.
There are fine views of the castle from Kinross House, which was built
by Sir William Bruce who bought the estate from the 8th Earl of Morton.
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