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Borve Castle, Benbecula

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Borve Castle, Benbecula is one of four castles the Albion Guide maps in Na h-Eileanan Siar. The nearest other castle is Caisteal Bheagram, Drimsdale, 13.5 km to the south.

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