Eleventh Century
c.1018: Malcolm II secures Lothian for his kingdom after the Battle of Carham
1074: Refortification of the castle begins under Malcolm III who uses it increasingly as a royal residence
1093: Queen Margaret dies in the castle and is taken to Dunfermline for burial
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