Eilean Donan Castle by sossy
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- Scotland, Loch Duich, Dornie -
When reaching the romantic Eilean Donan Castle in Loch Duich near Dornie I could see the tourists escape from the heavy rain. So I could take a shot without people. But I also was disappointed to get to this wonderful place and having such a bad weather again. ;o(
It is the most photographed castle in Scotland. It sits on a small island, reached only by a stone bridge and is truly a picturesque setting.
The wind there carries a myriad of tales of MacRaes, MacKenzies and many a warrior in its wisper.
Movies: "Highlander", "Braveheart", "James Bond - Tomorrow never dies" und "Rob Roy".
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History:
The castle has had a rather chequered past. Originally built in 1220 by Alexander II as a defence against the Vikings, it subsequently became a stronghold of the Mackenzies of Kintail (later the Earls of Seaforth) who installed the MacRaes as hereditory keepers. Then in 1719, it was destroyed whilst acting as a garrison for Spanish troops fighting for the Jacobite cause on behalf of the 5th Earl of Seaforth. Restoration work was only started two hundred years later and not completed until 1932.
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Comments (71)
Niutek
I can see why it's one of the most photographed one :) And again, you did a wonderful job inspite of the weather, Rita :) I like it a lot :)
kimariehere
highlander and braveheart are a few of my favorite movies.. and this shot of this enchanted wonderous and majestic castle goes right to my faves ohhhh to be there!!!((((DREAMMMMMMMM) what a perfect vision of history and beauty!! VOTEE WOWWWWW!!!!
sharky_
Very beautiful capture of this castle. Its everyones dream to be in a castle or at least its my dream anyway. Aloha
Rob2753
Oh I just LOVE this scene Rita just perfect in every way !! wonderful composition, perfect capture ~V~
jacro
magnifique cheau ossais avec l'ambience de brume qui va avec.
Margana
Knew about Eilean Donan because I'm such a Scot-ophile! Thanks just the same for showing me a dream destination of mine. Especially the comment about tourists, is appreciated. I may be one some day but be just as nonplussed as you, come pic taking time! Beautiful shot.And by the way,no one expects to see a sunny shot of Scotland! :)
zopeynn
wow!what a fantastic castle,wonderful atmosphere and perfect shot!
pimbotin
I suppose you meant "Tomorrow never dies". You're right, this is probably the most photographed castle in Scotland. I've got a dozen of shots from this place. Nice that you've got your "own" one, even if the weather was not perfect!
BorisB
Awesome atmosphere!
Dreamingbee
absolut stunning !!!!!!!!! vote
KiwiMiss
Amazingly moody scene ... love the pov
kaybee
It matters not a jot that the weather was foul when you were there (it normally is anyway). You have taken this from a slightly differant angle than the usual 'tourist' shot and have produced one of the best shots I tink I have seen. The only thing I think may improve it s to darken down the sky on the right and give it a bit more contrast
kellendor
Fine soft day for a picture, and the rain is falling straight down like. Great shot of a beautiful castle. Wonderful setting, and the rainy atmosphere is, well, somehow very appropriate. Thanks for sharing these shots with us and educating us about this great land! Wonderful as always!
Zacko
Well Rita if youre electing me man of mist...i shall have to say that you my friend are the QUEEN OF CASTLES!!!!! What a beautiful place!!! Gorgeous capture!!!! Woooooow!!! Have a wonderful day #:o)
Sekadhar
Fantastic scene! Beautiful old castle! Excellent shot!*****!
marybelgium
fantastic shot ...beautiful place ...very interesting !
Nasht
oh yeah! I remember this castle very well from Highlander! Nice trip you had! :)
Odrah
thanx for sharing this overwhelming shot!
RodolfoCiminelli
Incredible place!!! Wondeful shot and photo Rita!!! V
Raven_427
Bad weather? Ahhh no, not at all. That's right the perfect weather for a place like this. Image how boring this would look like with blue sky? No Sossy, it's perfect as it is!
pm_hackworth
Wow! You do get around with that there camera! LOL! Excellent landscape as usual. The weather may not have been at it's best, however, isn't that true to form for this particular location? ;0)
Pierre59
Tr bel endroit, great photo !!!
vlaaitje
wonderful mood, and an awesome place to be...love it
bentchick
Oh, Rita, this is absolutely georgous! I love it! And thank you so much for the history on it! The atmosphere is incredible!
Egmont
This castle has also appeared in a few PBS Masterpiece and Mystery series and is a most beautiful place even in a rain storm. I particularly like the litle shoppy waves and the tree listing to its side as they add such drama to this photograph.Even the blank sky adds to the emotional feel of this image. ;~)
SirIglesDremont
your shot make me dream. that land is just wonderful. thanks for sharing, darlin!
nhirschberger
Perfect capture ! Fantastic castle, landscape and mood ! A wonderful image ! Excellent work !!! VOTE
uniquedreamer
Fantastic castle,I also enjoyed the history lesson.
VDH
Superb shot!Look like a scene in a book of fairy tales!Super!!
Tedz
A fabulous Photo of this Famous Castle.