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List of castles in the Outer Hebrides facts for kids

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This is a list of castles in the Outer Hebrides.

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Name Type Date Condition Ownership Location Notes Picture
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Historic house 1865 Occupied Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate Harris
 Abhainsuidhe Castle.jpg
Ardvourlie Castle Historic house 1863 Occupied Private Harris
 Ardvourlie Castle.jpg
Borve Castle Tower house 14th century Ruined Benbecula
 Borve Castle 20090609 from north west.jpg
Calvay Castle Uncertain Ruined The local community through Stòras Uibhist Calvay Island, Loch Boisdale, South Uist
 Bonnie Prince Charlie hid here in June 1746, while fleeing from the Duke of Cumberland's troops after the Battle of Culloden. Calbhaigh castle - geograph.org.uk - 878406.jpg
Kisimul Castle Tower house Restored Private; leased to Historic Scotland Castlebay, Barra
 Open to public Kisimul Castle.jpg
Lews Castle Historic house 19th century Occupied Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Stornoway, Lewis
 Category A listed building LewsCastle.jpg
Ormacleit Castle Historic house Early 18th century Ruined South Uist
 Burned in 1715 Ormacleit Castle 20090609.jpg
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