| Kisimul Castle | |
|---|---|
| Part of Barra, Western Isles | |
| Castlebay, Scotland | |
.jpg) The castle as seen from the air, with Castlebay town in the background. | |
  Kisimul Castle | |
| Coordinates | 56°57′08″N 7°29′15″W / 56.9521388989°N 7.48750001°W |
| Type | Rectangular castle |
| Height | 11 metres (36 ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Clan MacNeil |
| Controlled by | Historic Scotland |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Partially restored |
| Site history | |
| In use | Until 1838 |
| Materials | Granite |
Kisimul Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Chiosmuil)[1] and also known as Kiessimul Castle,[2] is a medieval castle located on a small island off Castlebay, Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It gets its name from the Norse ciosamul, meaning "castle island".[3]
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- ^ Mac an Tàilleir, Iain (2003) Ainmean-àite/Placenames. (pdf) Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. Retrieved 26 August 2012.