Duntulm Castle
Duntulm Castle looking out over Tulm Island and the hills of Harris in the distance.
Duntulm Castle stands ruined on the north coast of the Isle of Skye in Scotland near the hamlet of Duntulm.
The main structure of the castle, about 25 metres by 4.5 metres, was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. A tower was added in the 17th century and an additional house, 10 by 5 metres, a little later still.
The castle was abandoned in the early 1730s. According to one local legend, the castle was abandoned after the infant son of the chieftain who dwelt there at the time, in the charge of a nursemaid, fell from a window and was dashed on the rocks below. As a punishment, the nursemaid was set adrift on the North Atlantic in a small boat.
The ruins of the castle are now in very poor condition.
Sometimes referred to in Gaelic poetry and song as Eilean a’ Cheò (The Misty Isle), Skye is renown for its natural beauty, history and wildlife.
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Related shots can be found at Skye shots or Highland Scotland shots.
Duntulm Castle belongs to the following groups:
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davidmilne, 2 months ago
Fantastic pic Tom!
susan davies, 2 months ago
love castles as you know, great image and interesting description
tomg in reply to susan davies’s comment, 2 months ago
I wasn’t sure about posting this one in Castle Magic as there is very little left of the castle. But the story is interesting, so I thought people may like to know about it.
skyhorse, 2 months ago
What a great location, the ruins are beautiful & the backdrop – couldn’t have asked for better really, they sure chose a nice place to build. Sad story though … and isn’t Skye renowned for its Drambuie (oops, or is that just by us imbibers?)
tomg in reply to skyhorse’s comment, 2 months ago
Actually, Talisker single malt is the only whisky distilled on Skye.
Drambuie is produced in Broxburn, a town about 5 mles from where I live in Lowland Scotland.
cherylc1, 2 months ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil Thomson IPA, 2 months ago
Incredible Image, Tom !!! It really draws you in and makes you part of it, well composed and beautiful lighting !!!
Maureen Bloesch, 2 months ago
There’s a gate to the sea….love that stone work…:>)
Kelly KMA Berm..., 2 months ago
Wow, what a wonderful view! Love the peep hole – did you get some closeups of that? Great work!
hilarydougill, 2 months ago
Wonderful tom, we were just round a bit from there, Glorious view, imagery and colour. I used to take pictures through the castle arch, it is a wonderful place. thank you!!!!
tomg in reply to Kelly KMA Bermingham’s comment, 2 months ago
Sorry Kelly, afraid not, it was a miserable day, the wind was howling and the rain was on and off (luckily off at that moment).
Jen Whyte, 2 months ago
Have never climbed up to the ruin so thanks for this Tom … always wondered what it looked like!
Great image
Rosalie Dale IPA, 2 months ago
Wonderful Tom – thanks for the travelogue!!
Judi Corrigan, 2 months ago
Wow Tom, wonderful colours & what a wonderful sense of both history & magical !!!
Jason Connolly, 2 months ago
A fabulous place and well shot too Tom, a must to visit one day..
Sean Farragher, 2 months ago
great catch
kim Davitt, about 1 month ago
wonderful
congrats at making avatar of the uk group
tomg, about 1 month ago
Thanks Kimberly, it is always nice to be recognised …
Joanne Bradley, about 1 month ago
Can’t beleive I didn’t comment on this one! Amazing view, beautiful remains, great color and composition!