Caisteal Bheagram, Drimsdale

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Caisteal Bheagram, Drimsdale is a castle in Na h-Eileanan Siar. The Albion Guide maps four castles in the county; this is one of them. The surrounding countryside is part of South Uist Machair National Scenic Area. The nearest other castle is Borve Castle, Benbecula, 13.5 km to the north.

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