Duntulm Castle
Duntulm Castle stands ruined on the north coast of Trotternish, on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, near the hamlet of Duntulm. During the 17th century it was the seat of the chiefs of Clan MacDonald of Sleat. It is a scheduled monument.
Duntulm Castle | |
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Trotternish, Skye, Scotland OSGB grid reference NG408742 | |
Duntulm Castle, looking out over Tulm Island and the hills of Harris in the distance | |
Duntulm Castle | |
Coordinates | 57.6835°N 6.3489°W |
Site information | |
Controlled by | MacDonalds of Sleat |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Built | 14th-17th centuries |
In use | Until c.1732 |
Materials | Basalt |
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