Eilean Donan sits in the western Highlands where the three sea lochs Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh meet. The small tidal island is linked to the mainland by a picturesque stone bridge and is dominated by a restored medieval castle whose origins go back to the 13th century; the fortress was partly destroyed in 1719 and rebuilt between 1919 and 1932 by Colonel John MacRae‑Gilstrap.
Owned by Clan MacRae, the castle is one of Scotland’s most photographed landmarks and plays a big part in the local economy through tourism, weddings and a small visitor centre. Its dramatic setting, seen across to Kyle of Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye, plus regular sightings of seals and seabirds, also contribute to its cultural appeal and enduring status as an emblem of the Highlands.
Postcode districts covering Eilean Donnan
Neighbouring places
- Kyle of Lochalsh Place 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Eilean Ban Island 8.4 miles13.5 km
Example postcodes in Eilean Donnan
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 57.7 miles92.9 km
- Stromeferry Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Duncraig Railway Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near Eilean Donnan Ad
- The Dornie 3 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Kintail Lodge Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Balmacara Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Tingle Creek Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Skye Bridge Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- Kyle Hotel 3 7.5 miles12 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
Local points of interest
- Duncraig Castle Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Dun Troddan Archaeological site 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Dun Telve Archaeological site 6.2 miles10 km
- Dun Grugaig Archaeological site 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Attadale House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Druim Chosaidh Mountains 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Applecross Forest Forest 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Ostaig House Estate 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Armadale Castle Estate 19 miles30.6 km