Caisteal Maol | |
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Native name Caisteal (Scottish Gaelic) | |
Castle Moil, Castle Maol, Dun Akyn, Dunakin Castle, Dun Haakon, Castle Dunakin | |
Type | Castle |
Location | Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Scotland |
Coordinates | 57°16′19″N 5°43′15″W / 57.27194°N 5.72083°W |
Founded | 15th century (present structure) |
Original use | Fortress |
Current use | Ruins |
Architectural style(s) | Rectangular keep |
Governing body | Skye & Lochalsh District Council's Museums Service |
Listed Building – Category A |
Caisteal Maol (Gaelic: Caisteal, 'Castle', Maol, 'bare') is a ruined castle located near the harbour of the village of Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Scotland. It is also known as Castle Moil, Castle Maol, Dun Akyn, Dunakin Castle,[1] Dun Haakon and Castle Dunakin.[2]