Dunyvaig Castle, Islay

ID: GB1796_859_20_0239 DESCRIPTION: Dunyvaig Castle lies in ruins on the south coast of Islay overlooking Lagavulin Bay. There are the remains of a 13th century courtyard and a 15th century keep but most of the ruins date from the 16th century. The castle was once a stronghold and naval base of the MacDonald Lords of the Isles. It was forfeited to the Crown in 1493 and passed into the hands of the MacIans of Ardnamurchan. The castle was then leased to the MacDonalds, passed to the Campbells and leased back to the MacDonalds. A Covenanting army led by David Leslie seized the castle after a siege and then the Campbells of Cawdor occupied Dunyvaig Castle until 1677 when Sir Hugh Campbell demolished it before the family moved to the comfort of Islay House. Mary Ethel Muir Donaldson (1876-1958) came to the Highlands around 1908. She travelled extensively around the north and west, writing and taking photographs. Between 1912 and 1949 she produced many books on the social history and customs of the area. Wanderings in the Western Highlands and Islands and Further Wanderings - Mainly in Argyll are two of her best-known works. This image can be purchased. For further information about purchasing and prices please email the Highland Photographic Archive quoting the External ID. PLACENAME: Lagavulin DISTRICT: Islay OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ARGYLL: Kildalton and Oa CREATOR (AV): M E M Donaldson PERIOD: 1920s; 1930s SOURCE: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery COLLECTION: M E M Donaldson Collection Asset ID: 9811 KEYWORDS:

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