Kisimul Castle

Kisimul Castle
Part of Barra, Western Isles
Castlebay, Scotland
The castle as seen from the air, with Castlebay town in the background.
Site information
TypeRectangular castle
OwnerClan MacNeil
Controlled byHistoric Scotland
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionPartially restored
Location
Kisimul Castle
Location of Kisimul Castle in the Outer Hebrides and Scotland
Coordinates56°57′08″N 7°29′15″W / 56.9521388989°N 7.48750001°W / 56.9521388989; -7.48750001
Height11 metres (36 ft)
Site history
In useUntil 1838
MaterialsGranite

Kisimul Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Chiosmuil) and also known as Kiessimul Castle, is a medieval castle located on a small island off Castlebay, Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It gets its name from the Norse ciosamul, meaning "castle island".