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Castle · Highland · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Eilean Donan Castle in Highland

Eilean Donan Castle is a castle in Highland. This place has a story in the app. Within 180 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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Story · Eilean Donan Castle

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You're standing at Eilean Donan Castle, often called the most photographed monument in Scotland. Take a look around. Three sea lochs meet right here: Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh. In the middle sits a tiny island, and on it this castle. Look familiar? It turns up on shortbread tins and whisky ads, and in films like Highlander and the Bond movie The World Is Not Enough.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Feb 01-Mar 24,Oct 28-Dec 30 10:00-16:00; Mar 25-Oct 27 10:00-18:00

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Eilean Donan Castle

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Eilean Donan Castle open?

Feb 01-Mar 24,Oct 28-Dec 30 10:00-16:00; Mar 25-Oct 27 10:00-18:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 180 m.

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