Peggy flew back to TN this morning, no doubt she’ll be in need of another holiday to get over this one in Scotland. Last week we took her up to the Highlands for a couple of nights in a Bed and Breakfast at Dornie, a short walk from Eilean Donan Castle. It must be one of the most popular places to visit for tourists. I couldn’t believe how packed out it was at 10 o’clock in the morning when it opened. Apparently this castle was featured in the film Highlander, but I’ve managed to dodge that one despite it having been on TV almost as regularly as the Bridget Jones films.
Luckily you can walk all around the outside of the castle when it is closed, or about to close, and take photos from all angles. The only difficulty is trying to take photos that don’t contain other people taking photos! For some reason they don’t allow you to take photos of the inside of the castle.
The castle is situated on a small tidal island just where three lochs meet; Loch Alsh, Loch Long and Loch Duich. You can read about some of the history of the castle here.
You can see more images of the castle here.
It’s definitely worth going to see but even if the castle didn’t exist it would be worth going up to Dornie as the whole area is incredibly scenic. You can see more images of Dornie here.
You can see how clear the loch water is from this photo I took of golden seaweed below the surface of the water. It is of course a sea loch.
And below is a photo of Peggy and me, we look estranged! but we weren’t.
It’s an interesting but very busy destination.
Made it home safe, after a mechanical issue with my last flight. They got us a new plane and got us on our way late. I’ve been up 24 hrs. now and I’m away to my bed to dream of all the wonderful things we did the last 3 weeks!
Peggy,
What a journey – but it would have been even worse if you had been leaving today, I believe it has been mayhem all over the place! It’s just as well we took photos, we crammed so much in that it’s really easy to forget things.
What a romantic spot. And not a tourist in sight in your photos!
Sandra,
It’s easier when the castle is shut, although there were still quite a few people milling around – as we were.
Probably my favorite castle in Scotland – yep – I’m one of those pesky tourists. The first time we were there they permitted photography inside. Must be new rules. Loved the Highlander – especially the movie.
Pearl,
We’re all tourists at those places. I love that bridge over to the castle.I wonder why they changed the photography rules, they had signs all over the place warning you not to take any.