Calvay Castle, Medieval castle on Calvay Island, South Uist, United Kingdom.
The stone fortification stands on the small Calvay Island near Loch Boisdale, featuring remaining walls that display traditional Scottish defensive architecture.
Prince Charles Edward Stuart found refuge within the castle walls during June 1746 while escaping British forces after the Battle of Culloden.
The castle represents the complex relationship between Scottish clans, including the MacRuaries of Garmoran and MacNeils of Barra in the Outer Hebrides.
Access to the castle requires boat transportation from South Uist, and visitors need to coordinate with local authorities for permission to visit.
A causeway once connected the castle to the mainland of South Uist, but this structure has disappeared beneath the waters over time.
Location: Outer Hebrides
Location: South Uist
GPS coordinates: 57.14340,-7.26370
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:02
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