UK - Scotland - Evening at Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan (Scottish Gaelic for Island of Donan), is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland by a footbridge and lies about half a mile from the village of Dornie. Eilean Donan is named after St. Donan, a celtic saint martyred in the Dark Ages.
As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands. It also must be Scotland's most photographed castle and surely is one of the icons of Scotland.
Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries.
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Arpad Lukacs Photography (46 months ago | reply)
this is an excellent image, the light that you captured here is unique and beautiful. very special one, this could win competitions!
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Sísifo ya no tá (46 months ago | reply)
Great image. It´s a magic place.
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Very nice!
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Great light!
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Andrea Rapisarda (46 months ago | reply)
fantastic photo!!!! A masterpiece !
Angel Fernández (46 months ago | reply)
sin duda la reina de los paisajes !!!........excelente imagen !
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flickrized (46 months ago | reply)
fantastic colors, thanks for including info with the pics
PatrickSmithPhotography (46 months ago | reply)
Excellent work, as are the others from you. Nice history lesson too.
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A.al-Muzaini (46 months ago | reply)
I love the photo
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Hernán Blanco (46 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. Excellent work.
Dare*2*Dream (46 months ago | reply)
Simply amazing!
pirus (46 months ago | reply)
Wonderful picture!. I´m sure that "it's a haunted castle ". Jejjeje.
mcPhotoArts™ (46 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful. Those colours are amazing.
Great job.
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Paddy McDougall (46 months ago | reply)
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Cher12861 (46 months ago | reply)
Very nice!
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Very nice picture, I love the description you gave too!
I can't wait to be there...4 days left...;)
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Perfect photo !!!
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firmatography (46 months ago | reply)
Scotland....someday i will go to that place.....
Love those color
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Nice...one of my favourite places in the world!!
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