United Kingdom Side view of Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most famous spots in Scotland, nearly every tourist and surely every photographer will be here while he is in Scotland. The castle lies directly on the main road of Loch Alsh. The castle itself lies on a small island, there are many viewpoints with different perspectives around the castle. Beautiful old castle with a nice landscape surrounding it.
Photography Tips
Try to avoid the gras in the front of my picture. It's not that pretty and can be avoided with a different angle or focal lengh.
I used multiple pictures and stitched them together, to get this panorama.
Be prepared that there will be many people.
I used multiple pictures and stitched them together, to get this panorama.
Be prepared that there will be many people.
Travel Information
The castle is very easy to find and lies just on the main road around Loch Alsh. There is a big parking lot, you have to pay an entrance fee to get into the castle. You have to pay to get into the castle. The outside is free. There is a restaurant and toilets too.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
08:59 - 15:45
| current local time: 19:25
Photo Themes
autumn
Bay
Burg
Castle
clouds
golden hour
highland and island
Highlands
historic
Historic building
historic site
Landscape
Loch
Mountains
old
schottisch
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Weather
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