Armadale Castle

Armadale Castle is a largely ruined 18th/19th-century estate on the Sleat peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, incorporating castle ruins, gardens and a visitor museum. It forms the core of the Armadale estate and the island’s main clan heritage attraction.

The property includes the Museum of the Isles, which presents material on Clan Donald and local history, and maintained gardens and woodland walks that visitors use year-round. The castle remains sit within a designed landscape and are approached by paths and informal trails.

Historically the site served as the seat of the Macdonalds of Sleat; the house and its service buildings were altered in the 19th century and later fell into ruin, with the museum and gardens developed in the 20th century to interpret the estate’s history.

Armadale Castle and its grounds lie on the southeast coast of the Isle of Skye in the Highland council area, close to the ferry terminal at Armadale which provides seasonal services to Mallaig on the mainland.

• Museum and ferry access: The site includes the Museum of the Isles, the Clan Donald Centre for local and clan history, and sits close to the Armadale ferry terminal with services to Mallaig.

What to See #

• Museum of the Isles: Museum of the Isles, which houses Clan Donald artefacts, genealogical material and exhibits on local history and culture.
• Walled garden and grounds: Walled garden and castle grounds featuring woodland walks and restored garden areas adjoining the castle ruins and museum.