Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5UZ
Kisimul Castle is closed until further notice to allow for conservation works, but you can call in to Castlebay Hall and find out more about the castle from our staff. You can also get closer to the castle by taking a short boat trip around Castlebay.
Kisimul Castle is closed until further notice to allow for conservation works, but you can call in to Castlebay Hall and find out more about the castle from our staff. You can also get closer to the castle by taking a short boat trip around Castlebay.
Boat trips:
2 May to 7 Sept:
Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat, 10.30am, 11.15am, 12 noon, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm and 4pm.
Tours leave from the pontoon in the Marina.
Free of charge, but numbers are limited and you will need to prebook your ticket.
15 Sept to 1 May:
Closed
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