Caisteal Maol

Caisteal Maol
Native name
Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal
Castle Moil, Castle Maol, Dun Akyn, Dunakin Castle, Dun Haakon, Castle Dunakin
Caisteal Maol ruin
TypeCastle
LocationKyleakin, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Coordinates57°16′19″N 5°43′15″W / 57.27194°N 5.72083°W / 57.27194; -5.72083
Founded15th century (present structure)
Original useFortress
Current useRuins
Architectural style(s)Rectangular keep
Governing bodySkye & 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]

Recreation of the 16th century exterior
  1. ^ "Castle Moil, Kyleakin". UK Attraction. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
  2. ^ John D. Keyser. "Clan MacKinnon". Archived from the original on 8 October 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2008.