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Eilean Donan Castle (Scotland)

Description: Eilean Donan Castle lies at the point where three Scottish Lochs Meet, Scotland's Most Romantic Castle. In a superbly ... more

Eilean Donan Castle (Scotland) ... beautiful and romantic setting, Eilean Donan Castle possesses a dream like quality. The most photographed castle in the world? Certainly Eilean Donan is Scotland's most romantic and recognizable. Although the island of Eilean Donan has been a fortified site for at least eight hundred years, the present building dates largely from the early 20th century. Today's castle, which rose from the ruins of it's predecessor, was rebuilt between 1912 and 1932 by Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap.

Newest Review: ... between 1912 and 1932. In 1998 a visitor centre was built, but this was not there when I first used to visit here many years ago. In those days it was possible to walk around the castle walls and even cross the bridge for free, but these days it is not possible to get anywhere near without paying the entrance fee. Tickets to visit the outside and the inside of this castle can be purchased ... more

... from the visitor centre and current admission charges are as below: £ 4.95 Adult £ 3.95 Senior Citizen £ 10.50 Family Ticket Extra Child £1.50 The name of the castle derives its name from the island on which it stands. This island is called Eilean Don...more

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Eilean Donan Castle (Scotland): Scotland's most photographed castle (1071 words)
by micksheff - written on 06.02.08 (Very useful, 165 readings)
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Anyone who has driven along the A87 in the Scottish Highlands towards the Kyle of Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye will have seen Eilean Donan Castle. Even if you have never been anywhere near this remote part of north west Scotland there is still a pretty good chance that you may have still seen this castle, because Eilean Donan Castle is officially recognised as the most photographed Castle in Scotland. This castle stands on the shores of Loch Duich, at a point close to where it meets two other lochs, Loch Long and Loch Alsh. As well as earning the title of the most photographed castle in Scotland, it is also often referred to as the most romantic castle in ...

Scotland's most photographed monument (854 words)
by sunmeilan - written on 07.06.06 (Very useful, 436 readings)
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Introduction On the way to the Isle of Skye, we passed through the small town of Dornie, which houses the beautiful Eilean Donan Castle, famous for apparently being the most photographed monument in Scotland. Intrigued by this tiny castle on a small island just off the west coast of Scotland, we spent one of our precious days of holiday by visiting the castle. Size-wise, it doesn’t take up much space, but what is there has been beautifully restored and is well worth a look. The history The castle was originally built in 1230 as protection from the Vikings. It was later used during a Jacobite uprising in 1719, when it was occupied by Spanish troops ...

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