

Explore the fragmentary ruins of this historic castle perched dramatically on a rocky promontory overlooking the north coast of Skye, with fascinating Iron Age and medieval history.
Venue Type
Outdoor
Typical visit duration
1-3 hours
Booking
Walk-in
Castle ruins on a headland, limited parking. Stopped to eat lunch (purchased elsewhere) and had a wander down, brilliant views, although we got very lucky with the weather. No facilities, but didn't expect any, just stopped for a scenic lunch.
This was a cool thing to visit, really incredible ruins of an old castle. Would have been uncomfortable with kids there, given the heights of the cliffs with no fences. Parking was easy. Plan your clothes around for wind, rain, and cold. Definitely recommend shoes that stand up to the mud. I’d don’t recall seeing a bathroom, and we went on Sunday so the coffee stand was closed.
There is a small car park area parallel to the road and a small coffee wagon. The ruins are accessed via a 5-7 minute walk along a path through an active sheep grazing area.
Really cool castle ruins on a high cliff. There’s not much left of the castle, but it’s still a really cool place to stop at if you’re in the area. There’s limited parking on the side of the road so you may have to drive up and down a few times waiting for someone else to leave, or park further away either up the road or downhill. There’s amazing views of the coastline all around, and two of the castle rooms are still there and accessible, one a good sized room with ok steps, and the other is a very tight room with a low ceiling, but it’s really cool. The best views of the castle are from the adjacent lower grassy cliffside to the left, which is accessible by taking the flattest slope down (you should see some faint footpaths down). From there you will walk all the way to the end of the cliff, and can view the castle on top of the cliff for an amazing view and photograph opportunities. There’s also some tide pools that are accessible in this area. The castle is open 24 hours and is free to explore. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Isle of Skye!
A small castle ruin accessible via a short 5-minute walk from the road. There isn’t a proper parking lot, so you have to park at the roadside, which means space is quite limited. You can explore the ruins and enjoy some nice views of the ocean and the surrounding coastline, but the whole visit takes only about 20–30 minutes. To be honest, I’ve seen much more impressive castles and ruins in Scotland, but it’s a decent quick stop if you are passing by.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026
