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Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where you meet three of Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch ALSH, in the Western Highlands of Scotland; Reconstruction of the castle in the early 20th century, the footbridge island connected to the mainland. The picturesque castle, which often appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 km (0.62 miles) from the village of Dornie. Eilean Donan is part of the Kintail National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland. In 2001 the island had a recorded population of only one person, but it was not "ordinary people" at the time of the census of 2011 Eilean Donan Castle, which simply means "sea", Donnan Donnan of Eigg from Celtic saint martyred in 617 Donnan said, that established a church on the island, although there is no trace of this remains. The castle was built in the thirteenth century and became the stronghold of Clan Mackenzie and its allies Clan MacRae. At the beginning of the eighteenth century commitments "Mackenzies Jacobite rebellion in 1719 led to the destruction of the castle by government ships. Twentieth century reconstruction of Lieutenant Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap produced in the ruins of the existing buildings. 
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Image size
6048x4032px 16.03 MB
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A850
Shutter Speed
1/320 second
Aperture
F/13.0
Focal Length
70 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Aug 3, 2014, 11:40:16 AM
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