Donan Castle Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle

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(4.7K) · Castle in Kyle Of Lochalsh, United Kingdom
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Eilean Donan Castle is a 13th Century castle located at the meeting point of three sea lochs on the west coast of Scotland, by the picturesque village of …

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Feb 21, 2025
Stopped off here to visit the castle but there was an event on so it wasn't open, which is fair enough, went to use the toilets and the sign on the door said it was closed, to use the ones in the co…Full review by BikeChick88
Feb 17, 2025
Food ok, but we are overcharged and the staff could not sort it. I was not given a receipt at the original time of payment, whilst eating the food I pondered that the price was a lot. Upon leavin…Full review by 886tortoise
Jan 13, 2025
This, now famous, image is an impressive structure in a unique location. Built in the 13th Century and a stronghold of the Clan McKenzie. Destroyed in the 18th Century this structure is a modern affa…Full review by Michael O
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Articles

Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most recognised castles in Scotland. It is, without doubt, a Scottish icon and certainly one of th…
spottinghistory.com
The Eilean Donan castle is one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands, and rightly so. Idyllically located o…
cityseeker.com
Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland; si…
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Population:0
Elevation:3 m (10 ft)

Questions & answers

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Are dogs allowed in?
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Unfortunately no
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Answer by heidi b · May 9, 2024
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Hello, are you able to cross the bridge to get closer to the castle without needing to pay to enter the castle? In other words, …
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Hello, are you able to cross the bridge to get closer to the castle without needing to pay to enter the castle? In other words, do you pay to enter the structure or to enter the property?
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Nope, not without a ticket. That is the cheapest ticket that you can buy - it will get you across the bridge.
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I’ll be staying in Portree, is is possible to ride a bus 927 then stop in the castle? And what bus stop? And If so, is it …
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I’ll be staying in Portree, is is possible to ride a bus 927 then stop in the castle? And what bus stop? And If so, is it possible to leave a luggage? Thanks
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We didn’t use the bus - but there is one within easy walking distance. Eileen Donan did have lockers for bags. Not sure how big your luggage is and if they’ll fit. But they do have …
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We didn’t use the bus - but there is one within easy walking distance. Eileen Donan did have lockers for bags. Not sure how big your luggage is and if they’ll fit. But they do have something available.
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How long does it take to walk from Dornie to Eileen Donan castle?
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If taking pictures as you go 40 minutes. Just walking 10.
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