Kinclaven Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kinclaven Castle |
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| Perth and Kinross, Scotland | |
 Kinclaven Castle
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| Coordinates | 56°31′27″N 3°22′12″W / 56.524081°N 3.370005°W |
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| Open to the public |
Unknown |
| Condition | Ruin |
Kinclaven Castle is a ruined castle from the 1200s. It is located in Perthshire, Scotland. Today, only parts of the old castle remain.
History of Kinclaven Castle
Early Days and Royal Use
Kinclaven Castle was built in a very important spot. It stood where the River Isla and River Tay meet. This location helped the castle control a nearby ferry crossing. Ferries were important for travel and trade back then.
The castle was used by Scottish kings. King Alexander II of Scotland used it as a royal castle. This means it was a place where the king could stay and work. Later, during the time of King Alexander III of Scotland (who ruled from 1249 to 1286), important official documents called charters were signed there.
English Control and Scottish Recapture
In 1296, Kinclaven Castle was taken over by the English. King Edward I of England even stayed there for one night. This happened during his invasion of Scotland.
However, the castle did not stay in English hands for long. In 1297, a famous Scottish leader named William Wallace captured it. Wallace's forces attacked the castle. They took control and defeated the English soldiers and their leader, James Butler.
After this, the castle was repaired. But by 1337, it was once again controlled by the English. Sir Andrew Murray, a Scottish military leader, then led an effort to take it back. He successfully recaptured Kinclaven Castle for Scotland.
