List of castles in the Outer Hebrides facts for kids
This is a list of castles in the Outer Hebrides.
List
Name | Type | Date | Condition | Ownership | Location | Notes | Picture |
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Amhuinnsuidhe Castle | Historic house | 1865 | Occupied | Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate | Harris NB049078 |
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Ardvourlie Castle | Historic house | 1863 | Occupied | Private | Harris NB189105 |
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Borve Castle | Tower house | 14th century | Ruined | Benbecula NF773505 |
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Calvay Castle | Uncertain | Ruined | The local community through Stòras Uibhist | Calvay Island, Loch Boisdale, South Uist NF810126 |
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 NL665979 |
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Lews Castle | Historic house | 19th century | Occupied | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | Stornoway, Lewis NB419331 |
Category A listed building | ![]() |
Ormacleit Castle | Historic house | Early 18th century | Ruined | South Uist NF740318 |
Burned in 1715 | ![]() |
See also
- Castles in Scotland
- List of castles in Scotland
- List of listed buildings in the Outer Hebrides
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