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Kisimul Castle

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Castlebay, Isle of Barra

The Outer Hebrides

From £3.60 per ticket

Dating from the 15th century, Kisimul is the only significant surviving medieval castle in the Outer Hebrides.

Kisimul Castle is closed until further notice to allow for conservation works but you can explore the visitor engagement centre at Castlebay Community Hall.

The centre is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (closed 12pm-1pm) until 30 Sep. (Please check our social media for unexpected closures)

Kisimul Castle is the seat of the chief of Clan Macneil, who settled in Barra in the 11th century. Kisimul is known as the ‘Castle in the Sea’ due to its location on a rock in the bay, and can be accessed by taking a five minute boat trip from Castle Bay.

Kisimul takes the form of a three-storey tower house, and from the battlements you can enjoy stunning views of Castle Bay and the surrounding area.

Very occasionally the property has to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions or other reasons out with our control. Please check the Historic Scotland closures page for any unexpected site closures https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/check-for-closures/. You can also follow closure tweets from @welovehistory using #hsclosure. Alternatively please call the site before setting off to check they are open.

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Summer: 1 Apr - 30 Sept, Daily 9.30am - 5.30pm weather permitting (last outward sailing 4.30pm) Winter: Closed The castle is closed from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Note: Opening times are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. Please contact the business directly.

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Adult: £6 per ticket
Child: £3.60 per ticket
Concessions: £4.80 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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