Caisteal Maol is a ruined castle located near the harbour of the village of Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Scotland. It is also known as Castle Moil, Castle Maol, Dun Akyn, Dunakin Castle, Dun Haakon and Cas
Clan Mackinnon
…for the last Jacobite rising the MacKinnon chiefs lost the last of their ancient clan lands. According to legend, the castle of Dunakin (today known as Caisteal Maol), near Kyleakin, was built by a Norwegian princess known as Saucy Mary, who married Findanus the claimed ancestor of Clan Mackinnon. The princess was…
Caisteal Maol ruin
Recreation of the 16th century exterior
Interior view of the large window on the first level – the thickness of the walls is apparent