The Macdonalds arrived in Skye, from the Southern Hebrides, in the 15th century. They occupied Dunscaith and Knock Castle, both within a few miles of Armadale. By 1650 there were two farmhouses at Armadale, but after 1690 the family moved back to Duntulm Castle at the north end of Skye. The farm and gardens at Armadale were looked after by various other Macdonalds. The famous Flora Macdonald was married at Armadale on the 6th November 1750.
In about 1790 the first Lord Macdonald returned to build a new mansion house, part of which remains as the white section of the building seen today. In 1815 this was extended to a Gillespie Graham design to form Armadale Castle. In 1855 fire destroyed much of the original house which was partly replaced by the present central block designed by David Bryce.
In 1925 the Macdonald family moved to a smaller house a few miles away, leaving the castle to the wind and rain.
Today the Graham section is a sculptured ruin with a fine selection of plants from around the world. Part of the staircase and facade remain and old interior photographs can be seen on display.
Geöffnet
April to October seven days 9:30am to 5:30pm.
November to March Stables Restaurant and gift shop are open during the winter months from 11am to 3.30pm.
The Museum of the Isles winter opening is restricted to Wednesdays only 11am to 3pm with the Library being available by appointment only.
Eintritt / Kosten
Adults £4.80; Concessions £3.50; Group Rate (8 people or more) £3.20;
Family Tickets £14.00 (2 adults 4 children).
Zugang für Behinderte
All our facilities are on the ground floor and accessible to those with physical disabilities. Most of the gardens are also accessible.
Access Level 2: Assisted Wheelchair Access.
So finden Sie uns
Armadale is 16 miles south of Broadford on the A851.
Welcome to Scotland
Bienvenue en Ecosse
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