Scotland

Ciosmul

Kisimul Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Chiosmuil) and also known as Kiessimul Castle, is a medieval castle located on a small island off Castlebay, Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It gets its name from the Norse ciosamul, meaning "castle island".

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Ciosmul

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Names

English: Kisimul Castle; Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Chiosmuil; Irish: Caisteal Chiosmuil; French: château de Kisimul

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-13.