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About Eilean Donan Castle

One of Scotland's most iconic specimens, Eilean Donan Castle is tremendous fun to explore, a majestic exterior with opulent interiors and terrific scenery surrounding it.

It's a castley enough castle to keep small ones enthralled just looking around and daydreaming in the atmosphere but for older types there's also a rich and interesting history associated with the site, where castles have literally been built upon castles! So, whether you're coming at it from a touristy or educational angle there's plenty here to suit you all and more than enough to discover to satisfy.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

1st February through 24th March

10:00 – 17:00 (Last Admission 16:00)

25th March through 25th October

10:00 – 18:00 (Last Admission 17:00)

26th October through 31st December

10:00 – 16:00 (Last Admission 15:00)

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Eilean Donan Castle

Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, The Highlands, IV40 8DX, Scotland

Tel: 01599 555202

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