Eilean Donan Castle, near Dornie 🏰 | Andy Innes Aerial Photography

7.2K views · 101 reactions | Early morning at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle on the west coast of Scotland gbsct | Andy Innes Aerial Photography | Facebook

🏰 Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland One of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, standing proudly where three lochs meet. A place where history, legend, and beauty come together. ✨🏴 #EileanDonanCastle #Scotland #Highlands #ScottishHeritage | Amazing Scotland

Eilean Donan is a picturesque castle in Scotland, located on a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh in the western Highlands. It’s near the village of Dornie and connected to the mainland by a charming stone bridge. The castle dates back to the 13th century and has a rich history involving clan feuds, Jacobite uprisings, and eventual ruin before being restored in the early 20th centur #Highlander #fblifestyle #eileandonancastle | Beauty of the World

Eilean Donan Castle, located on a small island where three sea lochs meet in the Scottish Highlands, was first built in the 13th century as a stronghold for Clan Mackenzie. It played a key role in several conflicts, including the Jacobite uprisings, and was destroyed by British forces in 1719. The castle lay in ruins for nearly 200 years until it was rebuilt in the early 20th century by Lt. Col. John MacRae-Gilstrap. #eileandonancastle #Scotland #VisitScotland #ScottishCastles #LoveScotland #Cas

Nice aerial view of Eilean Donan Castle #eileandonancastle | Scottish Scenery

Eilean Donan Castle 🏰 Once the stronghold of Clan MacKenzie, Eilean Donan Castle is deeply intertwined with the history of Clan MacRae, who became the castle's constables in 1509. Although it’s now owned by a charitable trust, descendants of Clan MacRae still hold the titles to this iconic site. Named after 6th-century Saint Donan, Eilean Donan’s first fortress wasn’t built until the 13th century as a defense against Viking invasions. Over the centuries, it expanded, contracted, and played key