Inside the abandoned Scottish amusement park with a tragic history

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The theme park closed over 10 years ago

If you grew up in Scotland, you may remember heading to Loudoun Castle at one point or another when you were a kid.

Visitors who spent a day at the park during its peak in the 1990s and early 2000s will very likely have fond memories of their time there — and may even remember the park's mascot Rory the Lion. A few years later, on July 15, 2007, Loudoun Castle was hit by tragedy when 18-year-old ride operator Mark Blackwood sadly lost his life while carrying out work on the Rat roller coaster. This was followed by a two-week trial in which the park owners were found not guilty of failing to provide proper training and supervision.

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