Eileen Donan Castle
is located in the highlands of Scotland along the shores of Loch
Duich. It is a beautiful castle in a scenic setting. There
is not
doubt why this is one of the most photographed castles in the
world.
The castle has been used as a setting for the movie "Highlander".
In
one of the early scenes of the movie you will see Connor MacLeod and
his kinsman crossing the bridge from the castle to the
mainland. The
public areas in the interior of the castle are remarkable because their
furnishings and decor have a strong medieval flavor to them. The
great
hall, in particular, is impressive. You almost feel as if you
have
gone back in time while wandering the corridors of the castle. If
you
are a fan of castle architecture, like me, then you will appreciate the
working portcullis mechanism that is on display for opening and closing
the grating on the main gate.
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