Ormiclate, Isle Of South Uist, HS8 5SB

Ormacleit is a locality on South Uist in the Western Isles of Scotland, situated within the postal district HS 8. The most notable landmark in the area is Ormacleit Castle, a ruined mansion house of the early 18th century. According to the summary, the castle was built in the early years of the 18th century by Allan Macdonald, chief of Clanranald, and occupied from 1707. Macdonald was killed at the Battle of Sheriffmuir on 13 November 1715, and the castle is said to have burned down on the same day. After the fire, the Clanranald seat was moved north to Nunton on Benbecula, and the castle was abandoned after less than ten years of occupation. The description highlights that the castle is a mansion house located on South Uist, offering a glimpse into the region’s early 18th‑century architecture and clan history.