Eilean Donan Castle

13th century1230UK (Scotland)

CountryUK (Scotland)

RegionHighland

Period13th century

Year Built1230

About Eilean Donan Castle

One of the most photographed castles in Scotland. Located on a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet. Destroyed in 1719 during a Jacobite uprising and rebuilt in 1911. Featured in Highlander and The World Is Not Enough.

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