Kismull, an ancient castle and a small bay in the S of Barra island, Outer Hebrides, Inverness-shire. The castle, crowning a small rock in the middle of the bay, was the residence of the Macneils of Barra. Completely encompassed with deep water, it comprises strong walls 60 feet high, enclosing a lofty square keep, and appears to be more than 600 years old; but, though weatherworn and dilapidated, is still tolerably entire.
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