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Rusky Castle

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Rusky Castle, also known as Ruskie Castle, is a ruined castle on an islet on Loch Rusky, Stirling, Scotland. The islet is now submerged. The castle was known to be held by Sir John de Menteith.

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Castle Rusky (ruins)

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