Historical Geography information for Sleat, Inverness-shire, Scotland
| Place Name | Dunscaith Castle |
| Description | Dunscaith Castle also known as Dun Sgathaich Castle, Dun Scaich, and Tokavaig, is a ruined castle on the coast of the Isle of Skye. The castle itself sits on an off-shore rock. The rock rises 40 feet above sea level and there is a gap of 20 feet between the rock and the mainland. The gap was once spanned by a walled bridge with arches 6 feet apart. Originally the castle belonged to the Clan MacDonald of Sleat, At some time in the 14th century it was taken from them by the Clan MacLeod. |
| Address or Townland | Tokavig |
| City, Village, or Parish | Sleat |
| County | Inverness-shire |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93816 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:19:53 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092955 |
Scottish Clans | MacDonald | Donald, MacDonald, McDonald, Ranald, Clanranald, McDonnell, Donaldson, M'Donnell, M'Donald, MacDonnell |