Dunvegan Castle: Eilean Bhride, Sound of Islay

Cargo Vessel (19th Century)

Why this matters

Dunvegan Castle, located on the island of Skye in Scotland, was the historic seat of the Macleods of Dunvegan and dates back to at least the 13th century. It is important as a symbol of Clan Macleod heritage and as one of the few castles in Scotland to have remained in the hands of the same clan for over 800 years.

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What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunvegan Castle: Eilean Bhride, Sound of Islay as Cargo Vessel (19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

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