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)
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 :)
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!!!!
Very beautiful capture of this castle. Its everyones dream to be in a castle or at least its my dream anyway. Aloha
Oh I just LOVE this scene Rita just perfect in every way !! wonderful composition, perfect capture ~V~
magnifique cheau ossais avec l'ambience de brume qui va avec.
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! :)
wow!what a fantastic castle,wonderful atmosphere and perfect shot!
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!
Awesome atmosphere!
absolut stunning !!!!!!!!! vote
Amazingly moody scene ... love the pov
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
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!
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)
Fantastic scene! Beautiful old castle! Excellent shot!*****!
fantastic shot ...beautiful place ...very interesting !
oh yeah! I remember this castle very well from Highlander! Nice trip you had! :)
thanx for sharing this overwhelming shot!
Incredible place!!! Wondeful shot and photo Rita!!! V
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!
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)
Tr bel endroit, great photo !!!
wonderful mood, and an awesome place to be...love it
Oh, Rita, this is absolutely georgous! I love it! And thank you so much for the history on it! The atmosphere is incredible!
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. ;~)
your shot make me dream. that land is just wonderful. thanks for sharing, darlin!
Perfect capture ! Fantastic castle, landscape and mood ! A wonderful image ! Excellent work !!! VOTE
Fantastic castle,I also enjoyed the history lesson.
Superb shot!Look like a scene in a book of fairy tales!Super!!
A fabulous Photo of this Famous Castle.