Caisteal Maol

Caisteal Maol
Native name
Caisteal (Scottish Gaelic)
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.