Leven

American

[lee-vuhn] / ˈli vən /

noun

Loch, a lake in E Scotland: ruins of a castle in which Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned.

Leven British

/ ˈliːvən /

noun

a lake in E central Scotland: one of the shallowest of Scottish lochs, with seven islands, on one of which Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned (1567–8). Length: 6 km (3.7 miles). Width: 4 km (2.5 miles)
a sea loch in W Scotland, extending for about 14 km (9 miles) east from Loch Linnhe

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The Dons, with first-team coach Peter Leven in charge after boss Jimmy Thelin departed on Sunday, were unable to mount a response as Nico Raskin headed in from another Connor Barron corner three minutes before half-time.

From Barron's

Leven, who will be assisted by Craig Hinchliffe and sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel, previously oversaw the first team following Robson's sacking in early 2024 and after Neil Warnock's short tenure later that year.

From BBC

Leven won six of his 12 games in charge that season.

From BBC

First team coach Peter Leven takes charge of the first team on an interim basis, starting with Tuesday's trip to Rangers.

From BBC

"Most famously, she was actually imprisoned for 11 months in Loch Leven Castle, " she said.

From BBC

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