National Heroes

The King's Cave

Date:

c.1900

Photographer:

James Smith

Description:

Near the village of  Blackwaterfoot on the west of the island of Arran - supposedly the cave where Robert the Bruce encountered the spider, while hiding after the death of his rival, John Comyn can be visited. It was also known as Fingal’s Cave, a base for the giant.

Place of Production:

Arran

Materials/Media:

glass plate slide

Source:

Dean Castle

Digital Number:

EAGP104n

Copyright:

East Ayrshire Council