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Repairs begin on Barra’s Kisimul Castle

The castle was a symbol of Gaelic power in the Middle Ages. Its Gaelic name, Caisteal Chiosmuil, means castle of the rock of the small bay in English.

The chiefs of the Macneils of Barra claimed descent from legendary Niall of the Nine Hostages.

Niall was a 5th Century Irish warlord reputed to have fought against the Romans and armies of ancient Scotland, England and France.

The nine hostages are said to have been men seized during his campaigns abroad and were symbols of his power.

Kisimul is thought to have been constructed on the orders of Gilleonan Macneil.

Below the castle he had a house built for the crew of his personal galley.

Another Macneil, known as Ruari The Turbulent, was arrested for piracy of an English ship during King James VI’s reign in the 16th Century.


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