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.

After nearly 30 years of analysis, The Archaeology of Finlaggan , Islay has published a comprehensive account and interpretation of the major archaeological research undertaken at the site from 1989 to 1998, including work by Time Team specialists in 1994.

The project was directed by Dr. David Caldwell, FSAScot on behalf of National Museums Scotland and featured on an episode of the popular television programme.

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

Published by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland , the book by Dr. Caldwell h

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