
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skye, Duntulm Castle as Castle (medieval), Dun (prehistoric)(possible). 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.
Duntulm Castle on Skye was built by the MacLeods of Lewis in the 13th century as a strategic stronghold in the Western Isles. It is important as one of the few surviving medieval castles on Skye and as a symbol of the historical power of the MacLeod clan in the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Duntulm CastleCastle · 5 yd
Port DuntulmBay · 119 yd
Ru MeanishHeadland · 168 yd
Tulm IslandIslet · 674 yd
Cnoc RollMountain / peak · 968 yd
Meall DeasMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Skye, Meall TuathBothy (20th Century) (2007), Coastguard Station (20th Century) (1928) · 1.2 mi
Skye, Kilmaluag, Kilmaluag RetreatHouse (early 21st Century), Mission Hall (20th Century) · 1.3 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.6 mi
Skye, Kilmuir Church, Graveyard, Flora Macdonald MonumentCommemorative Monument (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi
Skye Museum of Island LifeMuseum · 1.8 mi
LachasayClearance Cairn (post Medieval) · 2.0 miOther information
Photo: G Laird · CC BY-SA 2.0