Kisimul Castle

Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5UZ

01871 810 313
 

Prices and opening times

Kisimul Castle is closed until further notice to allow for conservation works, but you can explore the visitor engagement centre at Castlebay Community Hall. You can also get closer to the castle by taking a short boat trip into Castlebay.

Centre opening times

1 April to 30 September:
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm

Boat trips

Are running Thursday, Friday and Saturday and are free of charge, but numbers are limited and you must have a pre-booked ticket. 

Please note there are no sailings on the 4 July or 4 & 5 August.

Boat trips may be subject to cancellation at short notice, particularly in the event of bad weather. Please check our closures page or twitter account (#HSclosure) for unexpected closures/cancellation of sailings.

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Opening times

Kisimul Castle is closed until further notice to allow for conservation works, but you can explore the visitor engagement centre at Castlebay Community Hall. You can also get closer to the castle by taking a short boat trip into Castlebay.

Centre opening times:
1 Apr to 30 Sept
Wed to Sat, 10am to 4pm

Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm

Boat trips:
Run Thur, Fri and Sat
Free of charge, but numbers are limited and you must have a pre-booked ticket. 

Please note there are no sailings on the 4 July or 4 & 5 August.

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