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.

Published by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland , the book by Dr. Caldwell has now presented archaeological data which confirms that Finlaggan was the centre of power of the Lordship of the Isles, a quasi-independent state of pol

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