This morning I am posting information on Kisimul Castle which is located in the centre of Castlebay, Barra, Hebrides.

Key points:

• Dates from 15th century.
• Consists of a square tower with a curtain wall within which there is a hall, chapel and other buildings.
• Inside are two artesian wells and a fish trap to provide resources in event of siege.
• Abandoned from 1795 then sold to Colonel Gordon in 1838.
• Purchased in he 1930s by Robert Lister MacNeil, an American who became the 45th Clan Chief. This gentleman restored the castle. His son is the current Clan Chief.
  
• Access is via a short trip in an open boat.
  

This weaponry was used at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.



MacNeil heraldry.
View of castle from Castlebay ( Bagh A Chaisteil)


Video clip taken from the castle.

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posted by Nigel Cole @ 1:53 AM