Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye
Tower and associated buildings, isle of skye

Caisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye

Scotland
HES SM8465
Site type
Tower and associated buildings, isle of skye
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal Uisdein is a tower and associated buildings located on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The castle represents a fortified residence of the medieval period, constructed as part of the defensive and residential architecture characteristic of the Hebridean nobility. The site comprises a tower structure alongside ancillary buildings, typical of Scottish tower house settlements in this region. The castle reflects the strategic importance of Skye during the medieval period and the established settlement patterns of the island's ruling families.

Caisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8465. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye?

Caisteal Uisdein is a tower and associated buildings located on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8465.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye?

Caisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM8465.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal Uisdein, tower and associated buildings, Isle of Skye?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Flashader, broch, Skye (5.6 km), Dun Suladale, broch 800m SW of Suladale (5.7 km), Romesdal Bridge,cairn 460m SW of (5.8 km).

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