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Castle Tioram

📍 Highland, Scotland

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Castle Tioram is a ruined castle that sits on the tidal island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart, Scotland. It is north of Acharacle, approximately 80 km (50 mi) west of Fort William. Though hidden from the sea, the castle controls access to Loch Shiel. It is also known locally as Dorlin Castle. The castle is a scheduled monument.

Built in the 13th century on the tidal island of Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart. Seat of the MacDonald Captains of Clanranald for centuries. The chief allegedly ordered it burned before departing for the 1715 Jacobite rising, to prevent government occupation. The dramatic ruins remain inaccessible at high tide, surrounded by white sand beaches and ancient oakwoods.