Knock Castle (Isle of Skye)
- Knock Castle (Isle of Skye)
Knock Castle, also known as Caisteal Chamuis (Castle Camus) is a former stronghold of the MacDonalds. It lies on the east coast of Sleat, approximately 5 miles north of Armadale on the Isle of Skye, south of Cnoc Uaine, on the eastern side of Knock Bay. Currently the castle is in ruins; it consists of an old 15th century keep of which one part, a window, remains to some height with traces of later buildings.
The castle was constructed by the Clan MacLeod and later captured by the Clan MacDonald in the late 15th century. Ownership of the castle passed between the two clans several times. It was remodelled in 1596 by the MacDonalds. By 1689 the castle was abandoned and started to decay. Most of the stones were then used for nearby buildings.
It is claimed by tradition that the castle is haunted by a Green Lady, a "gruagach" - a ghost associated with the fortunes of the family who occupy the castle. The ghost will appear happy if good news is to come; if there is bad news she will weep. The castle is also said to have had a "glaistig", a spirit which is said to have a particular concern with caring for the livestock.
External links
* [http://www.fortunecity.com/bally/leitrim/147/knock.html Photo gallery and information about the castle.]
* [http://www.baronage.co.uk/2003a/macdonald.html History of the castle's ownership]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG6708 Detail map and more photos at www.geograph.org.uk]
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