Amhuinnsuidhe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amhuinnsuidhe Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Suidhe
Post Office and shop at Amhuinnsuidhe
Amhuinnsuidhe
Language	Scottish Gaelic English
OS grid reference	NB043083
Civil parish	Harris
Council area	Na h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy area	Western Isles
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ISLE OF HARRIS
Postcode district	HS3
Dialling code	01859
Police	Northern
Fire	Highlands and Islands
Ambulance	Scottish
EU Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Scottish Parliament	Na h-Eileanan an Iar
List of places UK Scotland 57°57′58″N 7°00′04″W / 57.966°N 7.001°W / 57.966; -7.001

Amhuinnsuidhe (which is Abhainn Suidhe in Scottish Gaelic) is a small place in Scotland. It's located on the Isle of Harris, which is part of the Outer Hebrides. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes.

Amhuinnsuidhe is famous for its large country house, Amhuinnsuidhe Castle. The castle is right next to the B887 road.

Exploring Amhuinnsuidhe's Location

Amhuinnsuidhe is found on the northern coast of West Loch Tarbert. This is a sea loch on the island of Harris. It is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of a town called Tarbert.

Close to Amhuinnsuidhe, you can find Sron Uladail. This is one of the tallest sheer cliffs in the British Isles. It's a truly impressive natural sight.

A Look at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle's Past

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, a historic building.

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle was built a long time ago, in 1865. It was made for a person named Charles Murray, 7th Earl of Dunmore. The castle and the land around it, known as the North Harris Estate, were owned by private families for many years.

In 2003, something special happened. The North Harris Estate, which is about 55,000 acres (220 km²), was bought by the local community. This was a big step for the people living there. A group called the North Harris Trust took over the land.

However, the castle itself and the rights to fish in the nearby waters were bought by someone else, Ian Scarr-Hall. Today, the castle is run as the Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate. It works as a hotel for visitors who enjoy sports like fishing, and it also hosts meetings and events.