Loch Leven Castle

After Huntingtower Castle we drove to Loch Leven near Kinross.

In the middle of the island is one of the oldest castles in Scotland. It is perhaps most famous for a prisoner once held there - Mary Queen of Scots.

At that time the loch came right up to the castle walls. Since then the loch has been drained so that the castle now stands on a small island.
There is one resident who is quite tame and likes chocolate.

For more on the island, follow the links.

http://www.visitlochleven.org/

http://www.lochlevenheritagetrail.co.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Leven_Castle

https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/lochleven-castle-p248431

http://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/family-fun/Lochleven_Castle/3087

Huntingtower Castle, Perth

Today we were in Perth. We had breakfast at Dobbies, then I crossed over the road to wander through Huntingtower Castle.

It is an interesting place with an interesting history.
It has been known as Ruthven Castle and the Place of Ruthven.

The young King JamesVI, son of Mary Queen of Scots was kidnapped and held prisoner here for 10 months.

To find out more, clock on the links below.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntingtower_Castle

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/huntingtower-castle/

http://www.rampantscotland.com/castles/blcastles_huntingtower.htm

The Callender Witch Autumn Colours Part 2

Yesterday we went to Calendar and then on the way home stopped briefly at the Port of Menteith, where you find the only Lake in Scotland, the Lake of Menteith.
We also caught a brief glimpse of the Calendar Witch, an elusive character indeed.

The Lake used to freeze over in winter and you could walk to the ruined monastery on the island. Also they played curling on the lake.
Many years since it has frozen hard enough for that