A castle on a small island where three sea lochs meet.
Address: Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX
A castle has stood on this tidal island since the 13th century. It was destroyed in 1719 during a Jacobite rising and lay in ruins for almost 200 years.
Between 1912 and 1932 it was rebuilt by Lieutenant-Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap. Reached by a stone footbridge, it has appeared in many films and is one of the most photographed castles in Scotland.
April to October; closed or limited in winter.
Late afternoon light, or early to avoid coaches.
No photos inside the castle rooms.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Yes, from spring to autumn.
Yes, just before the Skye Bridge.
The site dates to the 13th century; the castle was rebuilt in the 20th century.
