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Tiree, Island House is a medieval tower house that was later occupied by the MacLeods of Harris in the 19th century. It is important as a surviving example of early Scottish island architecture and as a historic seat associated with a prominent Hebridean clan.
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Tiree, Island House as Castle (medieval), House (19th Century), Tower House (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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