Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Tioram |
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Meaning of name | dry island[1] |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NM662724 |
Coordinates | 56°47′N 5°48′W / 56.78°N 5.8°W |
Physical geography | |
Area | <2 ha |
Highest elevation | 10 metres (33 ft) |
Administration | |
Council area | Highland |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2] |
Castle Tioram (/ˈtʃiːrəm/; Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Tioram, meaning "dry castle") is a ruined castle that sits on the tidal island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. It is located west of Acharacle, approximately 80 km (50 mi) from Fort William. Though hidden from the sea, the castle controls access to Loch Shiel. It is also known to the locals as "Dorlin Castle". The castle is a scheduled monument.[3]