Post by habiba123820 on Nov 9, 2024 7:49:31 GMT 1
There are few castles in the Scottish Highlands , and in all of Scotland, more famous than Eilean Donan . And it has an unbeatable “postcard”: built on a small island in a lake, surrounded by mountains and forests. You can't travel to Scotland without taking a photo home, well, dozens at least. We, in fact, passed by there twice looking for a blue sky to match the beauty of those walls.
Leaping Castle Eilean Donan Scotland
Jumping in front of Eilean Donan Castle next to the car park
Once you see it, you won't need any more explanation to understand why Eilean Donan Castle has enamored film and television location scouts . From being the home of the McLeod clan in Highlander to the Scottish headquarters of MI6 in James Bond's The World Is Not Enough , how could they resist filming in a medieval stone-walled castle with its walled enclosure?
However, as medieval as it may seem, in the Eilean Donan Castle you will find almost nothing older than 100 years. It is true that the “original” was built on the same site in the 13th wordpress web design agency entury, but… wait, we will explain that calmly a little further down, as well as telling you where the viewing points with the best views are , telling you a little about what is inside and giving you the information you need to visit it in person.
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Obviously, Eilean Donan is not the only castle you will have to visit. The “problem” is that there are thousands… Don’t panic, here are our top 10 must-see castles in Scotland . Eilean Donan is one, there are only nine more to go.
Eilean Donan Castle viewing points: where to take the perfect photo
First of all, although we really liked the interior, it is the image of Eilean Donan Castle from the outside that has made it famous. So we start with the viewing points so you can get that perfect photo and then, if you want, go inside.
Scotland Eilean Donan Castle Lookout
Eilean Donan Castle from Bridge Road End Viewpoint
In our opinion, the best viewing point of Eilean Donan Castle is at Bridge Road End . From this elevated point, you'll have the full view of the castle and the island in Loch Duich , with the bridge that connects it to land just ahead. If you arrive early, there won't be any cars in the car park. But if you arrive mid-morning, there's a good chance you'll enjoy the view to the sound of a Scottish bagpipe - there are often bagpipe-playing buskers near the visitor centre.
Beautiful, but it won't be the only place where your finger will stick to the shutter. From the castle car park , next to the bagpiper, you will also have a nice postcard with a soundtrack if you don't get there too early. Closer to the ground and without seeing the whole lake, but it is also worth taking it home.
Eilean Donan Castle Scotland Dornie Community Hall Lookout
Eilean Donan's view from Dornie Community Hall and Toilets
Two more, also at ground level, but from a different angle. The first one you'll get from the Long Loch Bridge . It's that big bridge to the right of the castle on the A87 road. And the second one is at the end of the bridge, marked on Google Maps as Dornie Community Hall and Toilets – you can also go to the bathroom there.
Leaping Castle Eilean Donan Scotland
Jumping in front of Eilean Donan Castle next to the car park
Once you see it, you won't need any more explanation to understand why Eilean Donan Castle has enamored film and television location scouts . From being the home of the McLeod clan in Highlander to the Scottish headquarters of MI6 in James Bond's The World Is Not Enough , how could they resist filming in a medieval stone-walled castle with its walled enclosure?
However, as medieval as it may seem, in the Eilean Donan Castle you will find almost nothing older than 100 years. It is true that the “original” was built on the same site in the 13th wordpress web design agency entury, but… wait, we will explain that calmly a little further down, as well as telling you where the viewing points with the best views are , telling you a little about what is inside and giving you the information you need to visit it in person.
Saltaconmyadvice
Obviously, Eilean Donan is not the only castle you will have to visit. The “problem” is that there are thousands… Don’t panic, here are our top 10 must-see castles in Scotland . Eilean Donan is one, there are only nine more to go.
Eilean Donan Castle viewing points: where to take the perfect photo
First of all, although we really liked the interior, it is the image of Eilean Donan Castle from the outside that has made it famous. So we start with the viewing points so you can get that perfect photo and then, if you want, go inside.
Scotland Eilean Donan Castle Lookout
Eilean Donan Castle from Bridge Road End Viewpoint
In our opinion, the best viewing point of Eilean Donan Castle is at Bridge Road End . From this elevated point, you'll have the full view of the castle and the island in Loch Duich , with the bridge that connects it to land just ahead. If you arrive early, there won't be any cars in the car park. But if you arrive mid-morning, there's a good chance you'll enjoy the view to the sound of a Scottish bagpipe - there are often bagpipe-playing buskers near the visitor centre.
Beautiful, but it won't be the only place where your finger will stick to the shutter. From the castle car park , next to the bagpiper, you will also have a nice postcard with a soundtrack if you don't get there too early. Closer to the ground and without seeing the whole lake, but it is also worth taking it home.
Eilean Donan Castle Scotland Dornie Community Hall Lookout
Eilean Donan's view from Dornie Community Hall and Toilets
Two more, also at ground level, but from a different angle. The first one you'll get from the Long Loch Bridge . It's that big bridge to the right of the castle on the A87 road. And the second one is at the end of the bridge, marked on Google Maps as Dornie Community Hall and Toilets – you can also go to the bathroom there.