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explaining these events and his actions after accusations that his inaction and sloth had led to the capture of the castle by the MacDonalds. He said his negotiation for the castle's surrender had stalled, and he had found it difficult to hire boats to take him from Arran to
Dunyvaig during the
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George Graham negotiated the freedom of the two hostages or "gentlemen prisoners" although he lacked official support except a verbal promise from the
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231:who brought artillery and men in the
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395:, vol. 20 (London, 1968), p. 225.
183:In 1614, the castle was taken by
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460:History of the Western Highlands
162:Angus MacDonald, 8th of Dunnyveg
1040:Western Isles Open Championship
277:. The site was designated as a
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381:Register of the Privy Council
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1003:Other Islay related articles
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811:Battle of Traigh Ghruinneart
187:, however it was retaken by
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147:James MacDonald of Dunyvaig
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489:"Dunivaig Castle (SM4747)"
95:Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg
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331:"Dunyvaig Castle, Islay"
304:. Gazetteer for Scotland
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921:Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen
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600:Ardilistry
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620:Bridgend
605:Ardtalla
588:Villages
61:Scotland
49:Dunnyveg
954:Bowmore
660:Nerabus
650:Kilmeny
615:Bowmore
251:Charles
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