Address: Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DX, United Kingdom
Phone: +441599555202
Rating: 4.6
based on 586 reviews.
Castle and Surroundings
Pros:
"Impressive in itself with the arch bridge linking it to the mainland, made truly stunning thanks to the mountainous surroundings."
"A stunning Castle, lot's of history & in beautiful surroundings."
"Definitely worth the stop to take in the beauty of this castle!"
"It is one of the most picturesque and beautiful castle 🏰 situated amidst the most amazing landscape of Scottish Highlands."
"Its stunning location amidst the Scottish Highlands and the serene Loch Duich makes for an unforgettable sight."
"Whether you're interested in the history or simply looking for breathtaking scenery, Eilean Donan Castle is a must-visit destination that captures the essence of Scotland's beauty and heritage."
"This castle in its location is pretty special, it is much photographed and it is easy to see why."
Cons:
"It’s a beautiful setting for a castle and interesting to look at from the shore but there are much better castles across Scotland to visit in my families opinion."
"Our visit was spoilt by heavy rain."
"It's better to take photo from outside as the view on the bridge is not worth it."
"The inside is a massive disappointment and not worth going into if you want to see anything historical."
"Beautiful setting however, castle was too busy."
"The castle itself is stunning, but spoiled now with cafe, restaurant and large gift shop right at the entrance."
"The inside was sort of nice except it’s very museum-y."
Facilities and Services
Pros:
"There is a massive car park, toilets, cafe and shop."
"Great cafè & gift shop."
"Good facilities, shop, cafe, toilets, car park etc."
"Lots of well organized parking and a nice café and gift shop on site."
"There's a visitors centre with shops, toilets and restaurant."
"There is a good sized car park and visitors centre with shop and loos."
"Great facilities, ample parking (September visit), toilets and cafe. Dog friendly too."
Cons:
"The staff were quite ignorant by ignoring everyone outside."
"Not worth the entrance fee!!"
"Unfortunately the owners ask for no photos inside so you will have to look carefully to remember things."
"Closed today for a wedding, paid for parking to be turned away having driven many many hours."
"It was a shame the toilets were closed but it was understandable."
"Cafe is quite pricey, so pack a lunch."
"And then the gift shop and cafe right next to the castle - it all just feels a bit sad and money-grabbing with an air of arrogance."
Staff and Guides
Pros:
"Very friendly guides taking us back to the 'once upon a time' days. Very informative and knowledgeable staff."
"There are guides to answer questions and I found they were friendly and attentive."
"The staff onsite was also lovely."
"The guides are very knowledgeable and only too happy to answer questions as you go round."
"The staff here are extremely knowledgeable and helpful."
"Very helpful staff, I was wearing a leg brace and every staff member I passed asked if I needed any assistance."
"The staff is really welcoming and helpful, don't hesitate to ask them questions."
Cons:
"Not catered for sole travellers as I was alone with my dog."
"The problem is that every room is really crowded."
"You had to pay for car parking, £5 for 3 hours."
"Parking spaces for motorbikes are free of charge."
"Staff on hand to help give information about the family history."
"Staff everywhere was really friendly."
"The staff all seemed very pleasant."
Value for Money
Pros:
"The castles restoration is done wonderfully and the history of this castle and the McCrae family is great to read about."
"A must visit if you are visiting Isle of Skye. Lots of rich history surrounding this beautiful castle."
"The access to the castle cost £11 for an adult and £6 for a child."
"It's not expensive to get in, and there is a dining hall where they serve nice meals."
"Entrance to the castle is £10 and that is good value as it is not that large inside."
"The entry ticket is reasonably priced."
"An individual adult ticket costs 10 pounds, but you can cross the bridge and reach the main castle door without paying."
Cons:
"Cool castle with stunning views by the water. We paid for entrance and while it was interesting, I don’t know it’s worth €11."
"Tickets are first come first serve. You cannot purchase them ahead of time."
"Parking was difficult with the car park full but we found a spot in the village and walked over."
"These days there is a charge for the car park."
"Pay and display parking was plentiful too."
"I wouldn't pay £11/person to visit... we showed up an hour prior to closing and were told 'you only have an hour.'"
"Parking is 2 pounds for one hour and 4 pounds for 2 hours. I felt parking charges are bit high."