However, in recent years Cladach has essentially been depopulated and the buildings that used to house residents either demolished or converted into small businesses.

Cladach is the usual starting point for climbers who seek to ascend Goat Fell mountain.

Water is taken from a reservoir at around 800 ft on the slopes of Goat Fell and electricity is generated at the turbines behind the Sawmill.

A courthouse, which was demolished in 2004, used to post important messages about hearings and agriculture on an Ash tree outside its doors.

The restaurant is called the Wineport, named after the former port 500 yards north, a small harbour which was where supplies for the village and castle were landed.