Old photograph of Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. At some point in the 13th century the Bruces built a castle, probably a Keep, at Lochmaben, the remains of which now lie under a golf course. It is claimed that King Robert I of Scotland was born there, which is why the town adopted the motto " From us is born the liberator king " on its coat of arms. This claim cannot be ruled out, but his birthplace was more likely Turnberry Castle. Bruce certainly battled the English over this area during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
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