Undiscovered Scotland · @UndisScot
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The massive tower of Dundonald Castle, dominating the Ayrshire landscape for miles around. It was built on an elevated site that had been fortified since around 500 and was the favourite home of King Robert II in the late 1300s. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/troon/dundonaldcastle/index.html
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Undiscovered Scotland · @UndisScot
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633 years ago today. King Robert II died at Dundonald Castle in Ayrshire on 19 April 1390. He began the House of Stewart/Stuart, which ruled Scotland for over two centuries before unifying the crowns of Scotland and England. More about Robert II here: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/monarchs/robertii.html
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