Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt Near Lochindorb Castle On Summer History Visit Highlands Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking near the castle on an island in Lochindorb on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Highlands of Moray, Britain, United Kingdom. Built by the powerful Clan Comyn, Lords of Badenoch, between 1260 and 1280, the castle served as a primary seat of power in Northern Scotland. " Black " John Comyn II died here in 1302. : During his campaigns to conquer Scotland, King Edward I of England) captured the fortress and stayed there in 1303. Under English occupation, it was fortified further with heavy medieval features. King Robert II later granted the castle to his third son, Alexander Stewart, famously known as the " Wolf of Badenoch ". Lochindorb became his infamous " lair " from which he launched notorious raids, including the burning of Elgin Cathedral. In the mid dle of the 15th century, the castle was occupied by Archibald Douglas, Earl of Moray. After Douglas rebelled against King James II and died at the Battle of Arkinholm, the King ordered the complete dismantling of the fortress to prevent it from ever being used in rebellion again. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic " Loch nan Doirb, " meaning "loch of the minnows ". Lochindorb is a freshwater loch known for its historic castle ruins situated on an island, likely an artificial one. The castle dates back to the 13th century, with historical associations including the Comyn family and Alexander Stewart, " The Wolf of Badenoch ". The castle was originally built by the Comyn family and It was captured by King Edward I of England and later strengthened by his son. A royal mandate ordered the castle's destruction in 1458. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.