United Kingdom Eilean Donan Castle

15 images 4 contributors

Robin Koehler

It's worth taking a walk past the visitor centre to see the castle from the other side.

It's worth taking a walk past the visitor centre to see the castle from the other side.

Doug Stratton

35mm1/125sf/16ISO 100
A small stream just past the bridge forms a foreground leading line.

A small stream just past the bridge forms a foreground leading line.

Doug Stratton

50mm1/80sf/16ISO 100
Long exposure in morning blue hour. Zero walking required, this was taken from the car park! A light mist really adds to the atmosphere.

Long exposure in morning blue hour. Zero walking required, this was taken from the car park! A light mist really adds to the atmosphere.

Doug Stratton

40mm30sf/5ISO 100
Easy photo spot, but usually full of people if you don't come early.

Easy photo spot, but usually full of people if you don't come early.

Joana Kruse

58mm1sf/11ISO 250

Robin Koehler

1/3sISO 100
Sometimes the water in this area is smooth even when the loch is choppy, as it can be sheltered by the bridge and castle. In this case it lasted just a few seconds, but long enough to grab a reflection shot.

Sometimes the water in this area is smooth even when the loch is choppy, as it can be sheltered by the bridge and castle. In this case it lasted just a few seconds, but long enough to grab a reflection shot.

Doug Stratton

43mm1/125sf/16ISO 100
There are various features around the castle that work well as foreground elements. This was taken in daytime so B&W seemed the best option for the edit.

There are various features around the castle that work well as foreground elements. This was taken in daytime so B&W seemed the best option for the edit.

Doug Stratton

44mm1/125sf/16ISO 100
It's worth taking a walk past the visitor centre to see the castle from the other side.

It's worth taking a walk past the visitor centre to see the castle from the other side.

Doug Stratton

35mm1/125sf/16ISO 100
A small stream just past the bridge forms a foreground leading line.

A small stream just past the bridge forms a foreground leading line.

Doug Stratton

50mm1/80sf/16ISO 100
Eilean Donan castle.

Eilean Donan castle.

David Lally

Looking along the access bridge.

Looking along the access bridge.

Doug Stratton

31mm1/60sf/16ISO 100
Long exposure in morning blue hour. Zero walking required, this was taken from the car park! A light mist really adds to the atmosphere.

Long exposure in morning blue hour. Zero walking required, this was taken from the car park! A light mist really adds to the atmosphere.

Doug Stratton

40mm30sf/5ISO 100
Sometimes the water in this area is smooth even when the loch is choppy, as it can be sheltered by the bridge and castle. In this case it lasted just a few seconds, but long enough to grab a reflection shot.

Sometimes the water in this area is smooth even when the loch is choppy, as it can be sheltered by the bridge and castle. In this case it lasted just a few seconds, but long enough to grab a reflection shot.

Doug Stratton

43mm1/125sf/16ISO 100
There are various features around the castle that work well as foreground elements. This was taken in daytime so B&W seemed the best option for the edit.

There are various features around the castle that work well as foreground elements. This was taken in daytime so B&W seemed the best option for the edit.

Doug Stratton

44mm1/125sf/16ISO 100
Looking along the access bridge.

Looking along the access bridge.

Doug Stratton

31mm1/60sf/16ISO 100
About this spot
When thinking of Scotland, the first thing that comes into someone’s mind is probably the ancient castles which are part of Scotland’s history. Eilean Donan Castle is just one of many amazing castles which offers great potential for photography and doesn’t require effort to get to –except for driving through Scotland’s beautiful landscapes. Try being creative and shoot it from different angles, during different tides and different times of the day to get something new. An absolute must go place on your way to the Isle of Skye!

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