Why this matters
Cubbie Roo's Castle at Wyre is traditionally associated with Rognvald "Cobbler" of the House of Orkney, and is said to have been built in the 12th century. It is remembered as a legendary stronghold linked to Norse-Gaelic history in the Western Isles.
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Wyre, Cubbie Roo's Castle as Building Platform (period Unknown), Handle (bone)(period Unassigned). 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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