Kinross, Scotland Local stories · From Steve
Loch Leven, with St Serf’s Island in the distance
Loch Leven, with St Serf’s Island in the distance — photographed by Steve Cooke of Gutters2glory.
A loch with two island stories
Steve Cooke of Gutters2glory took this photograph of Loch Leven, with St Serf’s Island in the distance.
St Serf’s Island has a history of monastic settlement. Lochleven Castle stands on Castle Island, where Mary, Queen of Scots was held prisoner in 1567–68 before escaping in May 1568.
Explore the reserve’s island history ↗
Read Historic Environment Scotland’s castle history ↗
