Forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle discovered on Scottish island

Visualization of the castle at Finlaggan. (David Simon via SWNS)

By Elizabeth Hunter

A forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle were found during a 10-year archaeological project on a Scottish island.

Forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle discovered on Scottish island

Drone photograph of Finlaggan today. (University of St. Andrews via SWNS)

Forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle discovered on Scottish island

Visualisation of later medieval Finlaggan. (David Simon via SWNS)

Forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle discovered on Scottish island

Council chamber at Finlaggan. (Dr. David Caldwell FSAScot via SWNS)

Forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle discovered on Scottish island

Map of the Western Isles with the location of Islay and Finlaggan. (Dr. David Caldwell FSAScot via SWNS)

Forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle discovered on Scottish island

Remains of the castle at Finlaggan. (Dr. David Caldwell FSAScot via SWNS)

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