Part of the Kintail National Scenic Area, this small island features the iconic Eilean Donan castle.
Beautiful especial after hours when there's less people there. It is swamped with people during the day though. Perfect stop for on the way to and from Skye.
Beautiful Castle .. Lot of Scenic Photographs to be taken. You can buy a ticket for PS3.50 just to roam around teh castle if you don't have time to explore it inside
We didn't get inside the castle because it was close but this a perfect place to have a fantastic picture of a castle There a viewpoint in front of the road. There is a coffee shop too
Beautiful old castle. The parking is free and the grounds are well kept. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go in the castle because they were closed but I was able to walk the perimeter. Highly recommend!
It's a great story ( the rebuild of a castle ) but the reality of the castle is not what we expected. The castle rebuild is remarkable but the inner rooms are not medieval rather of the time after the rebuild in the 1920s Felt like a tourist spot
Eilean Donan Castle is undeniably one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks, but our recent visit left us with mixed feelings. On our first attempt, we couldn't even find a parking spot due to how busy it was, likely because it was the weekend. When we returned the next day, we finally managed to park, but the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. The parking fee of PS3 is reasonable, but considering how crowded the site was, it might be worth planning your visit during off-peak times to avoid the hassle. Tickets are PS12 for adults and PS6.50 for children, with a cheaper option of PS3.50 if you only want to admire the castle from the outside. The gift shop is well-stocked with a variety of souvenirs, and there are snacks and hot drinks available, which is convenient. However, the facilities, particularly the toilets, struggled to cope with the number of visitors, with long queues for the ladies' restroom. Overall, while Eilean Donan is undoubtedly beautiful and steeped in history, the overcrowding and overrated experience detracted from the visit for us. If you're planning to visit, try to go early or during a less busy time to fully appreciate the castle without the crowds.
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Beautiful especial after hours when there's less people there. It is swamped with people during the day though. Perfect stop for on the way to and from Skye.
Beautiful Castle .. Lot of Scenic Photographs to be taken. You can buy a ticket for PS3.50 just to roam around teh castle if you don't have time to explore it inside
We didn't get inside the castle because it was close but this a perfect place to have a fantastic picture of a castle There a viewpoint in front of the road. There is a coffee shop too
Beautiful old castle. The parking is free and the grounds are well kept. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go in the castle because they were closed but I was able to walk the perimeter. Highly recommend!
It's a great story ( the rebuild of a castle ) but the reality of the castle is not what we expected. The castle rebuild is remarkable but the inner rooms are not medieval rather of the time after the rebuild in the 1920s Felt like a tourist spot
Eilean Donan Castle is undeniably one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks, but our recent visit left us with mixed feelings. On our first attempt, we couldn't even find a parking spot due to how busy it was, likely because it was the weekend. When we returned the next day, we finally managed to park, but the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. The parking fee of PS3 is reasonable, but considering how crowded the site was, it might be worth planning your visit during off-peak times to avoid the hassle. Tickets are PS12 for adults and PS6.50 for children, with a cheaper option of PS3.50 if you only want to admire the castle from the outside. The gift shop is well-stocked with a variety of souvenirs, and there are snacks and hot drinks available, which is convenient. However, the facilities, particularly the toilets, struggled to cope with the number of visitors, with long queues for the ladies' restroom. Overall, while Eilean Donan is undoubtedly beautiful and steeped in history, the overcrowding and overrated experience detracted from the visit for us. If you're planning to visit, try to go early or during a less busy time to fully appreciate the castle without the crowds.
