Find Scotland Tours that visit Eilean Donan Castle.
| Address: | Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DX |
| Operated by: | The Conchra Charitable Trust |
| Opening Hours: | 19 March to 2 November, daily 10 am to 6 pm (9am opening in Jul & Aug) |
| Admission: | £ 5.50 adult, £ 4.50 senior, £ 13.50 family ticket, extra child £ 1.50 |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Languages: | English |
| Accessibility: | Limited |
| Toilets: | Yes, also disabled toilets |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | Yes |
Eilean Donan Castle dates back to the 13th century and has a violent history, having known clan wars with the MacRaes and a brief role as a Garrison for Spanish troops during the disastrous Jacobite Rebellion of 1719. The Spanish occupation of the castle ended when they were attacked by a naval bombardment from 3 English ships. This attack left the castle in ruins until 1911, when John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the castle and spent 20 years rebuilding the remains.
The guides in costume are excellent, telling stories about the MacRaes and the Jacobite rebellion. It’s an interesting place to visit, although you don’t see many rooms. The Family ticket is good value and children will love the stories.
Even if you don’t visit the castle, it is worth stopping to take pictures as Eilean Donan has one of the most romantic settings in Scotland.
For the best pictures of the castle, try to wait until after dusk so that you can get photographs of the castle illuminated by floodlights. It is also possible to get a good elevated shot of Eilean Donan castle by driving along the Carr Brae road that starts at the west end of Inverinate Village and runs above the A87 before descending into Dornie.
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Last Updated: 16/06/2009