Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh, Highlands, Scotland

Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland. A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre from the village of Dornie. Since the castle's restoration in the early 20th century, a footbridge has connected the island to the mainland. Eilean Donan is part of the Kintail National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland. In 2001, the island had a recorded population of just one person, but there were no "usual residents" at the time of the 2011 census. Eilean Donan, which means simply "island of Donnán", is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint martyred in 617. Donnán is said to have established a church on the island, though no trace of this remains. The castle was founded in the thirteenth century, and became a stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie and their allies the Clan MacRae. In the early eighteenth century, the Mackenzies' involvement in the Jacobite rebellions led in 1719 to the castle's destruction by government ships. Lieutenant-Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap's twentieth-century reconstruction of the ruins produced the present buildings.
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[@OutandAbout1]

We loved our visit here 👍👍👍👍😁

[@scdronemedia]

Thank you very much. It certainly is a beautiful area

[@old_lion]

Hi steve! Thank you for this great video! Scotland is definitely on my list of countries I will visit. Many greetings from Berlin, Sven

[@scdronemedia]

Many thanks Sven. Scotland is so beautiful you really should try to go. I need to get back to Berlin as well (I lived there from 1982-85)

[@DavidLorenzoFlorida]

Whoa, Steve Cooke has awaken from his 4 month slumber and posted a video ! Not of a flooded field but of an epic castle on the water. Well done ! Nice smooth flight. Welcome back Steve !
Sorry, I shouldn't post comments after 2 pints. 😅 😂 🤣

[@scdronemedia]

Many thanks David. Have been concentrating more on photography recently.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Nice job looking lovely thanks for sharing with us cheers

[@scdronemedia]

Thank you Rod. Much appreciated and you are very welcome.

[@billyb5057]

not seen you for awhile nice castle there mate
*left a big like 👍Au 👍viewed to the end*

[@scdronemedia]

Thank you very much Billy. It has been a while as I have been concentrating on photography. If you are interested, see here: www.clickasnap.com/scdronemedia

[@mmintravel7926]

Such a beautiful vlog.

[@scdronemedia]

Thank you very much. Such a compliment.

[@airvuz]

You should upload to your AirVuz profile we miss you! :)