Moy Castle on Lochbuie, Mull

A beautiful, sunny day.

We went for a drive along very narrow roads and finally reached the bay at the end of Lochbuie. The south facing views out to the islands of Colonsay and Jura were stunning, although the sun was so strong that it didn't make for good photos.

Just beside the shore was Moy Castle which stands on a low rock platform and was built in the 15th century by Hector MacLean, brother of Maclean of Duart and the founder of the re-named MacLaines of Lochbuie who made it their home.
It is a 3 storey tower with a garret. On the centre of the ground floor there is a well with a depth of 1.8 metres. The well is cut into the solid rock but always has fresh water in it and is at a level much above the outside ground level. There is currently no knowledge of the means of water supply to this well.
The castle was captured from the MacLaines and garrisoned by Campbell followers but later returned to the MacLaines. It was abandoned as a residence in 1752 when Lochbuie House was built.

We are thoroughly enjoying Mull with this good weather,