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Caisteal Maol Castle Ruins
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Caisteal Maol Castle Ruins
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Gerald Friedrich
May 1, 2025
Hiking
You should definitely take the short walk, as it offers a magnificent view. A beautiful view, a jungle feel, and a few old fishing boats to boot. The area is almost mystical, and you can climb the castle ruins for free. Definitely worth a visit!
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haertera
January 10, 2024
Hiking
It takes about 10 minutes on foot from the town along a small path. The former Dunakin Castle, now called Caisteal Maol (Bare Castle) after it was abandoned and fell into ruins.
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Kersche2002
September 8, 2019
Hiking
The ruin of a 15th century tower castle, but fortified earlier and owned by the MacKinnon clans since at least the 10th century, guarded the straits between Skye and the …
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Elevation 80 m
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