Western Isles (na H-Eileanan Siar)
Name | Type | Date | Condition | Ownership | Location | Notes | Picture |
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Amhuinnsuidhe Castle | Historic house | 1865 | Occupied | Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate | Harris | ||
Ardvourlie Castle | Historic house | 1863 | Occupied | Private | Harris | ||
Borve Castle | Tower house | 14th century | Ruined | Benbecula | |||
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. | ||
Kisimul Castle | Tower house | Restored | Private; leased to Historic Scotland | Castlebay, Barra NL665979 |
Open to public | ||
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 | Burned in 1715 |
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