List of castles in the Outer Hebrides facts for kids
This is a list of castles in the Outer Hebrides.
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| Name | Type | Date | Condition | Ownership | Location | Notes | Picture |
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| Amhuinnsuidhe Castle | Historic house | 1865 | Occupied | Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate | Harris |
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| Ardvourlie Castle | Historic house | 1863 | Occupied | Private | Harris |
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| Borve Castle | Tower house | 14th century | Ruined | Benbecula |
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| 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. |  |
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| Kisimul Castle | Tower house | Restored | Private; leased to Historic Scotland | Castlebay, Barra |
Open to public |  |
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| Lews Castle | Historic house | 19th century | Occupied | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | Stornoway, Lewis |
Category A listed building |  |
| Ormacleit Castle | Historic house | Early 18th century | Ruined | South Uist |
Burned in 1715 |  |
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