Basic Biographical Details

Name: Robert Lister MacNeil
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Born:  
Died: 1970
Bio Notes: Robert Lister MacNeil was born in the USA and was the second son of the 44th Chief of the Clan Macneil and trained and worked as an architect. He became 45th Chief of the Clan in 1918. He bought his ancestral home, Kisimul Castle, along with most of the island of Barra, in 1937. He visited Scotland both before and during the restoration. He saw active service during World War II. At some point thereafter (as yet the date has not been established) he moved permanently to Scotland (1938 given in some sources is not accurate) and spent the rest of his life restoring the castle. He wrote books on the history of the castle itself and of the MacNeils. He died in 1970.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2United States of AmericaPrivateBefore 19181938 
Item 2 of 2Kisimul Castle, Castlebay, Barra, Inverness-shire, ScotlandPrivate19381970 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 11938Kisimul CastleCastlebayBarraInverness-shireScotlandRestoration

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Gifford, John1992Highland and Islands (The Buildings of Scotland) Penguin Booksp606

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Scotsman15 June 1940  p7