Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan, near Dornie

Highlands

Scotland

Circa Date: 1912-32, incorporating 13th & 18th century elements

Pronunciation: EE-LUN DUN-UN

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: It's possible that a 6th or 7th century monastic building existed on the site of the current castle.
Title: Movie Locations: A Guide to Britain & Ireland
Author: Adams, Mark
Year Published: 2000
Publisher: London: Boxtree
ISBN: 0752271695
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: No Park
"The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" (1970). "Highlander" (1986). "Loch Ness" (1995). "Rob Roy" (1995). "Bill Bryson: Notes from a Small Island" (1999 - TV mini series). "The World Is Not Enough" (1999 - as Scottish MI-6 headquarters). "Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced" (2005 - TV series, as one of the exteriors of the Scottish home of Mrs. Goedler). "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" (2007 - as the exterior of the castle prison of Mary, Queen of Scots).
Past Seat / Home of: Clan Mackenzie. Clan MacRae. Lieutenant-Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

Ownership Details: Owned by The Conchra Charitable Trust
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01599-555-202

Fax: 01599-555-262

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.eileandonancastle.com

Historic Houses Member: No

House, Family & Collections History