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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: ... glory by the MacRae family, who still own it now. My first view of the Castle was as my parents and I were driving to our rented cottage in Balmacara, a little further along the road from Dornie, from Inverness. They told me to look out for something, although didn't say what. When I saw the Castle it was instantly recognisable, but somehow disappointing. After seeing it so many times on ... more

... calendars and postcards, and always in perfect weather conditions (whether bright sunlight or pristine snow), it was something of a letdown to see it in grey and gloomy weather. The famous reflection was there, but the sky and loch weren't the perfect blu...more

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Eilean Donan Castle (Scotland): The Calendar Castle (729 words)
by - written on 02/11/09 (Very useful, 48 readings)
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Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most recognisable Scottish landmarks, although many people may see pictures of it without realising what they are seeing. It's shape and position on an island are favourites with calendar and postcard producers, as is the almost perfect reflection it gives on the loch on a still day. Eilean Donan is located beside the village of Dornie, in the north west Scottish Highlands. It is on the A87 Road to the Isles, which goes from Inverness to Skye. It is in Loch Duich, at the point where it meets Loch Long and Loch Alsh. On a clear day you can see down Loch Alsh to the mountains of Skye - unfortunately during my stay in the area, ... Read the complete review

Scotland's most photographed castle (1071 words)
by - written on 06/02/08 (Very useful, 203 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 ... Read the complete review

Eilean Donan Castle (Scotland): Scotland's most photographed monument (862 words)
by - written on 07/06/06 (Very useful, 570 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 ... Read the complete review