What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle was built in the 16th century by the Macleod of Lewis clan as a defensive stronghold. It is important as a rare example of a Highland tower house and as a symbol of clan power in the Western Isles.
Places near here
Amhuinnsuidhe CastleCastle, fort or tower · 11 yd
Harris, Amhuinnsuidhe CastleCountry House (19th Century) · 16 yd
Cabin and castle by Loch Leosavay, Isle of HarrisCastle, fort or tower · 25 yd
Harris, Amhuinnsuidhe Pier and HarbourHouse(s) (period Unassigned), Pier (period Unassigned), Storehouse(s) (period Unassigned) · 289 yd
Monument overlooking AmhuinnsuidheHeritage place · 448 yd
Loch LeosavayBay · 498 yd
BearraganMountain / peak · 773 yd
Glas-sgeirIslet · 965 yd
A' ChailleachIslet · 1395 yd
Geodha GainmheachBeach / strand · 1597 yd
Rubha SguHeadland · 1.3 mi
Small waterfall and pool on the Abhainn HaladallWaterfall · 1.4 miOther information
Photo: JJM · CC BY-SA 2.0