Forgotten History
Calvay Castle
Isle of South Uist, United Kingdom
Calvay Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Calbhaigh) is a ruined castle on an islet close to the island of Calbhaigh, at the eastern approaches to Loch Boisdale, South Uist. The castle is linked by a causeway from Calbhaigh, which becomes inundated at high tide. The castle is a scheduled monument. The castle may have been built by the MacRuaries of Garmoran, or by the MacNeils of Barra who were granted the lands of Boisdate in the 15th century. Bonnie Prince Charlie hid at the castle in June 1746, while fleeing from the Duke of Cumberland's troops after the Battle of Culloden. The island also has a lighthouse, built by David Alan Stevenson in 1891.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Isle of South Uist, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 57.14340, -7.26370
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q5024217
What is Calvay Castle?
Calvay Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Pollachar Inn, South Uist, An Carra, standing stone, Borve Castle, Hyskeir Lighthouse.
Where is Calvay Castle?
Calvay Castle is in Isle of South Uist, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.14340, -7.26370.
How do I get to Calvay Castle?
Calvay Castle is at Isle of South Uist, United Kingdom (57.14340, -7.26370). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.