Best way to get to Eilean Donan Castle from Edinburgh
Jun 14, 2023 · Then next day you could see the Castle and leave Dornie for Inverness at either 1154 or 1419. The 1419 gives lots of time at the Castle. The second one is back in Inverness at 1615, then catch the 1726 train back, change at Perth or the 1853 direct.
Eilean Donan Castle - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 25, 2009 · Eilean Donan is a lovely castle, I finally saw it on my ninth trip to Scotland. If you have your heart set on seeing it, I wouldn't backtrack to Loch Ness, but rather would hook up with A890 to circle into Inverness from the North.
Eilean Donan Castle - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 28, 2013 · It's hard to say. Each one is very individualistic. So, if you're burnt out on castles by the time you get to Eilean Donan and just want to get to Skye and start walking in the Cuillins, then just stop and grab the picture. The best position is to the west of the castle. : ) I didn't even see Eilean Donan until my 9th or 10th visit. Pam
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Sep 4, 2016 · I agree with the other replies that Eilean Donan Castle is worth seeing. I visited it last September and enjoyed my tour very much. It's in a beautiful location on a promontory overlooking a lake, has a very interesting history, and the docents and signage were very helpful. And there is a nice visitor center with a café not far from the ...
Eilean Donan from Oban - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 29, 2024 · Eilean Donan is the iconic Scottish castle that appears on all the tins of shortbread etc. The outside is stunning but like Skyegirl says, the inside is quite disappointing. It is a long way - allow 3 hours each way to drive.
Driving from Eilean Donan Castle heading to Edinburgh
Jun 13, 2017 · I would suggest stopping in/near Boat of Garten or Aviemore. After you leave Eilean Donan Castle in Dornie, you'll probably want to stop along the north shore of Loch Ness to visit Urquhart Castle and/or the Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition. From there I would head straight through Inverness and pick up the A9 south toward Aviemore.
Scotland Castle Advice - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Nov 4, 2018 · Since you're going to be in Edinburgh anyway, Edinburgh Castle is almost obligatory. Outside of that, Stirling, Blair, and maybe Dunvegan. Doune seems to be a favorite with a lot of people, and it's close to Stirling. Cawdor, Urquhart, Eilean Donan, and Armadale are worth a miss. Balmoral is definitely worth a miss.
Advice on 11-day Scotland Itinerary - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Nov 10, 2024 · Eilan Donan as it is today was not a stronghold of any kind. It's a 20th century construction that has always been pretty much what it is in 2024: a tourist attraction. Certainly there used to be an actual castle or similar battlement located on the tiny island, and the McRae/Macrae family constructed the current building in the 1920s and '30s.
Scotland/England August itinerary questions - Rick Steves Travel …
Jan 9, 2025 · The other option here is pick up the car and visit Dunoon/Holy Loch and then drive to near Eilean Donan Castle (also related to MacKenzie clan) to sleep 1 night and then transfer to Inverness for 2 nights.) Drive to St. Andrews and through Alloa ( family lived there over 100 years ago), then not sure where to stay for two nights.
scotland first time itinerary using public transportation
Mar 19, 2024 · For Eilean Donan, if all you want to do is see the outside of the Castle you could get the Inverness bus from Portree at 0900 as far as Ardelve or Dornie Bridge (opposite sides of the Bridge), see the Castle, then get back on the Glasgow bus - the 1035 from Portree. That bus gets you to Fort William at 1340.