Forgotten History
Dunyvaig Castle
Isle of Islay, United Kingdom
Dunyvaig Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Naomhaig, Anglicised Fort of the galleys, also known as Dunnyveg) is located on the south side of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland, on the shore of Lagavulin Bay, 4 kilometres (2+1⁄2 miles) from Port Ellen. The castle was once a naval base of the Lord of the Isles, chiefs of Clan Donald. It was held by the chiefs of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Isle of Islay, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 55.63360, -6.12306
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1266322
What is Dunyvaig Castle?
Dunyvaig Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Port Ellen standing stone, Carraig Fhada Lighthouse, Lurabus, Ballychatrigan.
Where is Dunyvaig Castle?
Dunyvaig Castle is in Isle of Islay, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.63360, -6.12306.
How do I get to Dunyvaig Castle?
Dunyvaig Castle is at Isle of Islay, United Kingdom (55.63360, -6.12306). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.