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Kisimul Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Kisimul Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Outer Hebrides, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

PriceAdult £7 · Child £4.20 · Family £20
Estimated advance online pricing (2025/26 levels); verify on the official site before booking.
Best time to goSummer; boat trip.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsCastle on a rock in Castlebay, Barra, reached by boat (HES).
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Prices and tips here are estimates. Check the venue's website before you go.

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