Castles · Scottish Islands
Langskaill House, Gairsay
In or near Finstown.
Langskaill House, Gairsay — architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Langskaill House, Gairsay is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0805°, -2.9877°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 08/12/1971 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Evie And Rendall NGR HY 43488 21922 Coordinates 343488, 1021922 — 17th century mansion formerly consisting of 3 ranges and a screen wall enclosing a court. N. Range has been demolished E. RANGE: Reconstructed c.1900. 1 1/2 storeys (formerly full 2 storeys). Harled with freestone dressings. Modern slated roof and corbie- stepped dormers. Entrance in centre of W. side has lintel with monogram W.C./M.H. Interior altered but retaining two original fire-places. W. RANGE: Dated 1676 on S.E. skew-putt. Now gutted and roofless but rising to 2 storeys. SCREEN WALL on S. has allure, gun-loops, and central arch with pediment and armorial panel over. Two-way stair between house and shore. — Craigies bought Gairsay from Bellendens 1653. Langskaill was built for Sir William Craigie and his wife Margaret Honyman, but probably incorporates earlier work.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Langskaill House is a category B listed castle located on Gairsay in the Scottish Islands. This historic structure is notable for its architectural significance and contributes to the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0805, -2.9877
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827003 (CC0)
- commons: Langskaill House, Gairsay - geograph.org.uk - 912083.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Langskaill House, Gairsay?
- Langskaill House, Gairsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TY).
- What is Langskaill House, Gairsay?
- Langskaill House, Gairsay — architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Langskaill House, Gairsay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TY.
- Is Langskaill House, Gairsay a listed building?
- Langskaill House, Gairsay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Langskaill House, Gairsay charge admission?
- Langskaill House, Gairsay typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Langskaill House, Gairsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.