Castles and ruins in Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye's landscape is defined by centuries of clan history and ancient geology. This collection features Dunvegan Castle, the 800-year-old seat of Clan MacLeod, alongside the dramatic coastal ruins of Duntulm and Dunscaith. Explore the 19th-century remains of Armadale Castle’s manor house and the medieval tower of Castle Maol in Kyleakin. The list also includes the Jurassic-era dinosaur footprints at Staffin, preserved in the sandstone of the Trotternish coast and visible at low tide.

Skye's Ruins and Castles — Map

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Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle is located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland.

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Duntulm Castle

Duntulm Castle stands ruined on the north coast of Trotternish, on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, near the hamlet of Duntulm.

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Staffin Dinosaur Footprints

Preserved in the sandstone at An Corran beach, these Jurassic-era footprints were left by Ornithopods and Theropods approximately 165 million years ago. The tracks are most visible at low tide when the rocks are clear of sand and seawater.

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Armadale Castle

Armadale Castle is a ruined country house in Armadale, Skye, former home of the MacDonalds.

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Knock Castle

Knock Castle, also known as Caisteal Chamuis is a former stronghold of Clan MacLeod of Lewis and later, MacDonalds.

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Dunscaith Castle

Dunscaith Castle also known as Dun Scaich, Dun Sgathaich Castle and Tokavaig, is a ruined castle on the coast of the Isle of Skye, in the…

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Castle Maol

Caisteal Maol is a ruined castle located near the harbour of the village of Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

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