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Castles in ScotlandEilean Donan CastleVisiting the CastleYou can explore almost every part of the Castle from the Banqueting Hall to the bedrooms. You'll be following in the footsteps of many a warrior - from the Vikings to James Bond, from Jacobites to Hollywood's 'Highlander'. Our guides will welcome you, show you around and answer your questions.
ExhibitionThe introductory exhibition depicts the early history of Eilean Donan and the days when the Castle sat at the heart of the sea kingdom of the Lord of the Isles.
Billeting RoomThe single barrel vault which spans the Billeting Room is some 760 mm (2' 6") deep and the walls are up to 4.26 m (14') thick. It is thought that in earlier times this would have been the billet for off-duty soldiers. Today it contains a fascinating collection of castle, MacRae family and local history artefacts.
Banqueting HallKnown as either the Great Hall or Banqueting Hall, this finely proportioned room owes some of its characteristics to the Halls found in medieval castles and others to the relative comfort demanded by a more modern age. The massive walls and vast fireplace are familiar features of Scotland's fortified buildings. The gothic, leaded windows owe more to Victorian romanticism. The substantial timber beams are of Douglas Fir and were shipped from British Columbia during the restoration of the Castle as a gift from the Macraes of Canada. Today the Great Hall contains fine furniture, family portraits and Jacobite memorabilia including a lock of Bonnie Prince Charlie's hair. BedroomsThe third floor of the Castle was only opened to the public in 1995 after the bedrooms were renovated. The tartan fabric carpets are a MacRae sett woven by the company of a great grandson of the family.
Recreated KitchenThe recreated kitchen enables visitors to experience the sights, sounds and smells as Mrs. MacRae-Gilstrap, the butler and the kitchen staff prepare for one of the first banquets to be held in the newly rebuilt Castle in 1932.
Vistor CentreIf you want to rest your feet and gaze at the views from the comfort of the visitor centre, then please enjoy our coffee shop or browse in the gift shop. Layout
History![]() Although the island of Eilean Donan has been a fortified site for at least 800 years, the present building largely dates from the early 20th century. Today's castle, which rose from the ruins of its predecessor, was re-built between 1912 and 1932 by Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap.
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