Armadale Castle, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Record Id: 139
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Brief description of site
The designed landscape at Armadale Castle is associated with the partially derelict early-19th-century castle. There is a 19th-century arboretum and a formal garden situated in the former west end of the castle.
Brief history of site
The land at Armadale has associations with the Clan Donald going back to the 15th century and became the family seat in 1790. The castle was abandoned in 1925. The Clan Donald Lands Trust bought the estate in 1972 and have restored the gardens and opened a visitor centre.
Location information:
Address: Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles, Armadale, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS
Locality: Isle of Skye
Local Authorities:
Highland; Kyle and Sleat
Historical County: Inverness-shire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 32 | Grid Ref: | NG640047 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 57.07265 | Longitude: | -5.895242 |
Key information:
Form of site: country estate
Purpose of site: Ornamental
Main period of development: Early 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 115
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