What is recorded here
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle from Seaward is a castle, fort or tower in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. Perhaps the castle watched the sea for ships and storms. Maybe people lived inside its walls and looked out toward open water. Imagine the stone standing firm while the coastline changed around it.
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