Eilean Donan Castle is a 13th Century castle located at the meeting point of three sea lochs on the west coast of Scotland, by the picturesque village of …
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Apr 21, 2025
Visited the castle in April so it wasn't too busy. Plenty of (payable) parking. Gift shop & various food outlets at the entrance. The castle is fantastic inside & out. The main drawback was that you …Full review by Graham R
Apr 19, 2025
Eilean Donan Castle is one of those places that completely lives up to the photos—and then some. The setting is absolutely breathtaking, perched where three sea lochs meet, with dramatic mountains al…Full review by Rich P
Mar 27, 2025
I have no idea what the interior was like. We knew they stopped selling tickets at 3 and closed at 4. We showed up at five minutes till three. I knew it was close, but I ran to buy tickets for al…Full review by Joe M
Hello, are you able to cross the bridge to get closer to the castle without needing to pay to enter the castle? In other words, do you pay to enter the structure or to enter the property?
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Crossing the bridge to access the island costs 3£. Dogs allowed as well. To go inside the castle it will cost more. We paid the 3£ and thought it was well worth it.
I’ll be staying in Portree, is is possible to ride a bus 927 then stop in the castle? And what bus stop? And If so, is it possible to leave a luggage? Thanks
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I'm so sorry I honestly do not know . We drive to Portree and stopped at eilean donan on route ..I hope you get to visit its truly a wonderful place