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Introduction
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate, the most westerly
castle in the British Isles, was designed by the
Victorian architect David Bryce, taking full
advantage of its romantic location. The impressive
public rooms are light and well proportioned and
enjoy dramatic sea views to the south and west, as
do the majority of bedrooms. The rooms are
beautifully decorated and sympathetically furnished
with antiques, paintings and pictures. As with many
Scottish houses of the period, all the principal
rooms are on the first floor. In addition to the
grand hall and panelled dining room, there is a
drawing room, conference room, small sitting room,
library and billiards room.
The castle is fully staffed and all meals are
provided, the emphasis being on fresh local produce,
which can include seafood (lobster, scallops and
prawns) as well as salmon and sea trout and the
island’s venison and lamb. Any special requirements
can of course be
catered for.
Each wedding is tailor made to suit the happy
couples requirements.
Facilities
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Total No. of bedrooms—12
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No. of function rooms—5
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Civil license—Yes
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Additional facilities—Fishing, Stalking Rough
Shooting, Gym, Clay Pigeon, Nature Walks,
Hiking, Near To Plenty Beautiful Beaches And
Tennis Court
Room facilities (or nearby accommodation)
All rooms are furnished to a very high standard
offering superb views across the bay to the Island
of Taransay or overlooking the grandure of the
Harris hills.
Every room is either en-suite or has its own private
bathroom.
Reception capacity
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Table Dining—20
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Buffet Style—50
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Marquee—n/a
Wedding season availability
April – June & September - October
Directions by road
FROM STORNOWAY AIRPORT
TO AMHUINNSUIDHE CASTLE
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Exit the Airport grounds heading for Stornoway
following the signs. Leave by A866 westwards
A866.
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"Seaforth Hotel" (Stornoway). At mini-roundabout
turn right into Matheson Road (signposted
Tarbert, Port Nis) B8027
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Junction with A857. At roundabout take 2nd exit
A857 Shortly turn left unclassified (signposted
Tarbert, Garynahine) A857
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Junction with A858. Turn left A858
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Junction with A859. Forward A859 (no sign) A859
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Junction for Garynahine (A858). Forward
(signposted Tarbert) A859
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(edge of) Liurbost (Leurbost) A859
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Lacasaidh A859
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Baile Ailein A859
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Airidh A Bhruaich (Arivruaich).
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Continue straight ahead onto A859
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Junction with B887 (for Huishinish). Follow
local signs to Amhuinnsuidhe which is 9 miles
along a winding road
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Arrive at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle = 44.70 miles
FROM TARBERT FERRY TERMINAL (ISLE OF SKYE – TARBERT)
After departing the ferry at Tarbert continue along
the A859 for aproximatley 3 miles, you will see a
junction on the left hand side signposted ‘B887
Hushinish’. Follow this road for 9 miles and you
will arrive at the Castle.
Directions by rail
Pitlochry Station is on the main line between
Edinburgh and Inverness.
Local places of interest
Isle of Lewis Tour:
A chance to sample the culture and the history of the Isle
of Lewis, with visits to the famous Callanish
stones, the Doune Broch, a Black House village where
afternoon tea can be taken and the Arnol Black
House, which shows the traditional way of living on
the island. In addition we can arrange a visit to
James Smith’s gallery, exhibiting photographs of the
islands landscape.
Tweed Tour:
With its stunning beaches and rocky mountains, a
trip around Harris is worthwhile. Taking you from
the foot of the Clisham, (the highest mountain),
past the old whaling station down towards the
wonderful beaches of Harris. Turning right towards
Luskentyre beach, voted as one of the top ten
beaches in Europe. Stopping for a guided tour at
the Harris Tweed mill, with its owner, Donald John,
who produced the estate’s tweed. Having refreshed
yourselves with afternoon tea at Scarista House, the
trip continues down to St Clements Church, Rodel and
back to the Castle along the rocky bays and the
Golden Road.
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