Photo: Dunvegan Castle by Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Dunvegan Castle has been the seat of Clan MacLeod for over 800 years, making it one of the longest continuously inhabited castles in Scotland.
It stands on a sea loch on the Isle of Skye, in the Highland region.
The castle holds the Fairy Flag, a fragment of silk believed to date from between the 4th and 7th centuries, which the MacLeods have kept for generations.
Dunvegan remains independently managed, and its official site at dunvegancastle.com carries current visitor information.
Read more on WikipediaFacilities
Plan your visit
Open April to October; check official website for exact dates and times.
Nearby properties
Dun Beag
View Dun Beag on heritage mapSt Clement's Church
View St Clement's Church on heritage mapTorridon Hills
View Torridon Hills on heritage mapDun Telve
View Dun Telve on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 10 miles of Dunvegan Castle there are 1 historic properties, including 1 archaeological site.
Within 20 miles of Dunvegan Castle there are 2 historic properties, including 2 archaeological sites.
Facts
- Type
- castle
- Location
- Highland, Scotland
- Visit duration
- Allow 2-3 hours
Get Hidden Britain
A free weekly newsletter on Britain's overlooked historic places.