Description:

Kisimul (Caisteal Chiosmuil, meaning "castle of the rock of the small bay") dates back to the 15th century and is the only significant surviving medieval castle in the Outer Hebrides. It is the seat of the chief of Clan Macneil a seafaring clan, are said to have settled on the island in the 11th century. It wasn’t until 1427 that Gilleonan MacNeil was recorded as the first lord, likely building the iconic castle we see today. Kisimul can be accessed by taking a five minute boat trip from Castle Bay.

The Castle was handed into the care of Historic Scotland in March 2000 on a 1000 year lease with a annual token rent of £1 and a bottle of whisky.