This castle is one of the most visited attractions in the Scottish Highlands! It is absolutely one of my favorites!
Eilean Donan means "Island on Donan." In approx. 600 A.D. St. Donan lived on this island where the lochs Long, Duich and Alsh meet. The castle was first fortified during the reign of Alexander II,(1214 - 1250) and in 1263 Alexander III gave the castle to Colin Fitzgerald, son of the earl of Desmond and Kildare, (the MacKenzies.) This was the MacKenzies' most important stronghold from the 13th century and was partially destroyed in 1719. It lay in ruins for 200 years before the island was purchased and the castle restored to it's former glory.
Eilean Donan means "Island on Donan." In approx. 600 A.D. St. Donan lived on this island where the lochs Long, Duich and Alsh meet. The castle was first fortified during the reign of Alexander II,(1214 - 1250) and in 1263 Alexander III gave the castle to Colin Fitzgerald, son of the earl of Desmond and Kildare, (the MacKenzies.) This was the MacKenzies' most important stronghold from the 13th century and was partially destroyed in 1719. It lay in ruins for 200 years before the island was purchased and the castle restored to it's former glory.
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