Lion (warship)
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Lion was the name of five warships of the Royal Scottish Navy during the 16th century, some of which were prizes captured by, and from the English. The names of these ships reflect the Royal Arms of S
Painting of Lion being captured by the English in 1511 by Charles Dixon
The English carrack Pansy captured the Lion in 1547, illustration from the Anthony Roll
Borve Castle, Sutherland
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Borve Castle in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands is now a ruin. Formerly called the House of Burro. It was built in Kirtomy Bay near the hamlet of Farr. It is also known as Farr Castle.
Ruins of Borve Castle, Sutherland, c.1788, by Peter Mazell