Beautiful Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most recognised castles in Scotland
The castle is located 13 km (8 miles) from Kyle of Lochalsh, from where the road bridge will sweep you over the sea to Skye.
With a stunning location on a tiny island at the confluence of three lochs, this romantic fortress is one of Scotland’s most famous sights.
Eilean Donan means “Island of Donan” and refers to St Donan, who lived on the island at the beginning of the seventh century when Christianity was first introduced to the Western Isles. Excavations have found evidence of an earlier Pictish fort, but its origins have been lost in the mists of time.
The first castle on the island was built in the 12th or 13th century during the reign of King Alexander II (1214-1249). It was built to protect the lands of Kintail from Viking invaders, who controlled much of Scotland’s west coast and Hebridean islands.
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