Eilean Donan Castle by artaddict2
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Description
Probably the most photographed castle in Scotland.
The first fortified castle here was built in the mid 13th century guarding the lands of Kintail. Since then at least four different versions of the castle have been built and rebuilt as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries.
Partially destroyed by a Jacobite uprising in 1719 Eilean Donan lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until lieutenant Colonel John MacRea-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory. After 20years of toil and labour the castle was re-opened in 1932.
Narrative gained from The Official website where they have a good vitual tour inside the castle at-
http://www.eileandonancastle.com/
I bacame a Grandad for the second time late last night, my son Antony and Jade became the proud parents of a little boy.
Thanks for looking, Alan.
Comments (53)
hipps13
WOW Alan beautiful capture warm hug, Linda
lizzibell
great capture...
kimariehere
i can certainly see why its the most photographed!!! awesome castle view pov and compo!!! exceptional work!!!
JDoc
This is a wonderful shot. There is such power & almost a sense of invincibilty to the picture. JDoc
mickuk50
congratulations grandad :o)..hope you enjoyed your break alan .i also like your pov on this shot with plenty of foreground interest .excellent capture :o) mick
prionbrain
Fantastic capture!!! The mood is brilliant!!!
Janiss
Splendid castel... an amazing capture my friend!
Tanglimara
Looks like a beautiful lace to vsit, so ranquil. I could do with a bit of that after a hectic day. Nice to read a bit about its history as well. Tony :-)
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
WOW, water level look low Love the POV
vlaaitje
awesome view, what a wonderful place to explore....superB
G_Mansco
Splendid view, Alan ;O)
moochagoo
Such a beautiful place !
BessieB
I love castles and this is an excellent example, lovely POV with seaweed, and many congratulations to you and yours on the birth of your grandson
shutterbugs
Simply fantastic. I can smell the salty ocean and the seaweed. Excellent!! What a great way to travel to this place and see it. Thanks!!!!
Mad-Mike
Real interesting info Alan, and what a beauty of a capture!
CavalierLady
What a beautiful castle! My heritage includes Scottish and it is a land I would love to see someday. Thank you for sharing your shots with us, Alan.
GiMi53
Beautifully composed image, I really like both background & foreground ! Congratulations, Alan for your selection in LWitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 31-2008 ) !
Asmoday
great place and wonderfull capture of it. love the textures and colors of the ground. ecellent!
DreamersWish
A very amazing image! What lovely castle this is! Well done! And a be Congratulations on the new addition to the family!
Aioros
Congratulations on your work! Thank you for sharing your ART! AIOROS
gradient
Sweet pov...congrats on being selected for the LWITG!
Cosme..D..Churruca
like it so very much!
brewgirlca
Many shots I have seen but few incorporate the unique beauty of the low tide sea as well. Your depth of field is amazing and the vibrant greens of the kelp and algae add wonderful life to the composition. Again you capture a view few would have seen or thought to photograph.