I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Land owner permission not required.
Lochleven Castle is a ruined castle on an island in Loch Leven, in the Perth and Kinross. Built around 1300, the castle was the site of military action during the Wars of Scottish Independence (1296–1357). In the latter part of the 14th century, the castle was granted to William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas, by his uncle. It remained in the Douglases’ hands for the next 300 years. Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned there in 1567–68, and forced to abdicate as queen, before escaping with the help of her gaoler’s family. In 1675, Sir William Bruce, an architect, bought the castle and used it as a focal point for his garden; it was never again used as a residence.
The remains of the castle are protected as a scheduled monument in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Lochleven Castle is open to the public in summer, and access is available by ferry.
Access couldn’t be easier and there is plenty of parking. Can get really busy in good weather. Be mindful that Loch Leven and its surrounds are a massive haven for all manner of migratory and local bird species, some with schedule 1 protection. Be careful not to fly during the breeding season. Also be aware that there are several glider sites, and Balado Airfield, very close by.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 03/08/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.