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	Eilean Donan - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Eilean Donan is a castle in the western Scottish Highlands situated on a small island in Loch Duich about 1/2 a mile from Dornie, and is accessible only by a footbridge.
		Built in 1220 by Alexander II of Scotland, it is said to have been one of the refuges of Robert the Bruce when he was on the run from English soldiers.
		Eilean Donan is the home of the Clan MacRae.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Eilean_Donan (221 words)

	Visit Eilean Donana Castle with Wild in Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Eilean Donan Castle, said to be the most romantic castle in Scotland, has been the hereditary seat for Clan MacRae since the 16th Century but its history starts well before that with an Iron Age settlement dating to about 500BC.
		Donan either relates to an early Christian missionary called St Donan who is believed to have preached in the area, or it is a corruption of the word dun, Gaelic for Fort.
		Eilean Donan Castle was used in the film 'Highlander' it was from here that the MacLeods were seen to march out to their first battle.
	www.wild-in-scotland.com /eileandonan.php (297 words)

	Romantic Eilean Donan Castle Scotland - Eilean Donan Castle
		Eilean Donan Castle is on an island in the middle of 3 lochs - Loch Alsh, Loch Long and Loch Duich - and surrounded by the mountains of the Highlands.
		Eilean Donan means Island of Donan (a religious figure from the 12 th century).
		Eilean Donan was Clan MacKenzie's most important stronghold from the 13th Century until it was destroyed in 1719.
	www.vacation2europe.com /romantic-castle-scotland.html (846 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle
		Reputed to be the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eilean Donan is located in the Western Isles near Dornie, Ross-shire, at the meeting point of Loch Long, Loch Duich, and Loch Alsh.
		At the beginning of the seventh century Saint Donan (d.618) lived on the island as a religious hermit: the name "Eilean Donan" means the "Island of Donan".
		Eilean Donan Castle is now owned by the Conchra Charitable Trust and is maintained for the public at large.
	www.clanmacrae.org /documents/ed.htm (937 words)

	History of the Clan Macrae - Eilean Donan Castle in Wester Ross in the Highlands of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Eilean Donan Castle in Wester Ross in the Highlands of Scotland
		Donan was an Irish settler of legend in the sixth century, a missionary from the Inner Hebrides island of Iona.
		Eilean Donan lies at the intersection of Loch Duich and the contiguous estuaries Loch Alsh and Loch Long.
	mcraeclan.com /ClanHistory/Places/EileanDonanCastleInWesterRossInTheHighlandsOfScotland.htm (1191 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle
		In 1984 the castle served as background in several scenes of "HIGHLANDER", a cinema-film with Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert (as a member of the Clan MacLeod, dressed as a MacLeod of Harris).
		Lt.-Col. John MacRae-Gilstrap, grandfather of the present Constable of Eilean Donan, rebuilt the Castle with the aid of Farquhar MacRae, who had seen a vision of the ruined stronghold restored to its former glory.
		Every detail of the restored structure was faithful to the original which was revealed to Farquhar MacRae in his dream, and later confirmed by old plans of Eilean Donan preserved with other records in Edinburgh Castle.
	www.fortunecity.com /bally/leitrim/147/eilean.html (820 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle
		Eilean Donan is Gaelic for "Island of Donan" referring to St. Donan.
		In 580 AD, Abbot Donan a missionary, whose work was spreading Christianity to the pagans, is thought to have lived on the islet as a religious hermit.
		Eilean Donan Castle was built in c.1260, commissioned by King Alexander II (1214-1250), to protect his subjects from the Norwegians.
	www.hauntedcastlesandhotels.com /Scotland/eileandonan.htm (975 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle
		Eilean Donan Castle was to remain a ruin for two hundred years.
		Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most Beautiful and breathtaking Castles in Scotland and even if you have no interest in the history surrounding this Wonderful structure it is well worth a visit for the sheer pleasure and the breathtaking scenery of the whole area.
		Eilean Donan Castle is open to the public and various admission tickets are available from Adult to concession tickets for Pensioners, children and the Unemployed.
	www.highlanderweb.co.uk /macrae1.htm (854 words)

	Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Eilean Donan Castle
		The frigates' relentless barrage continued until Eilean Donan, which had stood since the early 14th century, was reduced to little more than a smoking ruin.
		Eilean Donan remained a pile of rubble for more than 200 years until lieutenant Colonel John MacRae Gilstrap, grandfather of Mrs MacRae's late husband, undertook its restoration at enormous personal cost.
		Mrs MacRae says she is sure that when Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae Gilstrap purchased Eilean Donan in 1912, he never intended to do anything other than keep the castle as a ruin.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitdonan.htm (705 words)

	Highland Weddings at Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands of Scotland
		Eilean Donan is quite unique, the product of an incredible feat of determination and devotion to restore the Castle for the MacRae family.
		Although surrounded by salt water, the island, Eilean Donan, has a fresh water spring and has been inhabited since at least the iron age, although a castle was probably not built until the 13th Century as a defensive measure against the Vikings.
		By the mid 13th Century there was certainly a fully fortified castle on Eilean Donan which required a large garrison of men to defend it from both land and sea.
	www.highlandcastleweddings.com /venues/eilean (524 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle
		Eilean Donan was the ancestral home of clan MacRae from the late 14th century, when they were left in charge by the owners, the MacKenzies.
		The castle was wrecked by bombardment from the Royal Navy in 1719 while it was being garrisoned by Spanish troops, in support of the 'Old Pretender' (James Francis Edward Stewart, the Catholic son of the exiled James II, and father of Bonnie Prince Charlie).
		Eilean Donan lay in ruins for many years until it was lovingly restored early this century by Colonel John MacRae, a direct descendant of the last constable, between 1912 and 1932.
	members.tripod.com /~Al_Ant/eileand.html (371 words)

	Scotland from the Roadside - Eilean Donan Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Eilean Donan Castle has to be the most photographed castle in Scotland, if not the whole of the United Kingdom.
		The same Donan was killed, along with around fifty of his followers, in his church on Eigg on Easter Sunday in 618.
		There has been a castle on Eilean Donan since around 1260 although there is evidence that the island was fortified before then, at least remains of an Iron Age fort could be seen in the 1920s.
	www.ourscotland.co.uk /eileandonan.htm (1152 words)

	Clan MacRae Society of N.A. - Historic Places
		Eilean Donan is located in the village of Dornie in the Highlands area known as Kintail, poised on a small island in Loch Duich.
		Eilean Donan is also a movie star, appearing in such movies as Highlander starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, and the James Bond film Golden Eye starring Pierce Brosnen.
		Eilean Donan was rebuilt in the early 20th century at a cost of 250,000 pounds by Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap (shown in the photo at the left with his wife) who began again the tradition of a MacRae Constable.
	www.macrae.org /historic_places_eilean_donan.htm (645 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Eilean Donan Castle is located on a rocky promontory where Lochs Long, Duich, and Alsh meet.
		Around 600 AD St. Donan lived on the island as a religious hermit; the name 'Eilean Donan' means 'Island of Donan'.
		A tradition is that when Robert the Bruce was being hunted by the English, he was given refuge in Eilean Donan Castle by John MacKenzie, Second of Kintail in the early part of the fourteenth century.
	www.electricscotland.org /historic/castles/eilean_donan.htm (356 words)

	A Highland Wedding at Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland - Highland Castle Weddings
		By 1618 the Reverend Farquhar was the Constable of Eilean Donan.
		In 1715 the Jacobites met at Eilean Donan on their way to battle in Sheriffmuir and 4 years later in 1719, the castle was garrisoned for the Jacobites by 46 Spanish soldiers, when an expeditionary force was sent to Scotland and set up their headquarters at Eilean Donan Castle.
		Eilean Donan Castle is something special, its history and its unique scenic beauty are things not to be missed.
	www.highlandcastleweddings.com /venues/eilean/eilean2.htm (643 words)

	Catriona Fraser: Photograph of Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
		During the 14th century, Eilean Donan was the subject of a dispute between the MacKenzies and the Earldom of Ross.
		On being turned down, Euphemia promptly had him thrown into prison, and, taking his signet ring, used this to lure Duncan MacAuley, Constable of Eilean Donan, to Dingwall where she might by this means gain possession of the castle.
		By this time, Euphemia had managed to put a garrison into Eilean Donan but in arriving at the castle with their hostage Duncan pretended that they had come from the Countess to supply her garrison with grain.
	www.catrionafraser.com /eileandonan.html (2127 words)

	CastleXplorer - Eilean Donan Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Eilean Donan Castle is dramatically situated on a small isle at the meeting point of three sea lochs - Loch Long, Loch Duich and Loch Alsh.
		The original castle was built in 1220 for Alexander II as a defence against the Vikings.
		In 1983 The Conchra Charitable Trust was formed by the MacRae family to care for the Castle.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /scotland/eilean/eilean.php (174 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle
		Eilean Donan Castle is located on a rocky promeontory where Lochs Long, Duich, and Alsh meet.
		Around 600 AD St. Donan (d.618) lived on the island as a religious hermit; the name 'Eilean Donan' means 'Island on Donan'.
		The castle was destroyed on May 10, 1719 by the English frigates, Worcester, Enterprise, and Flamborough in an attempt to quell the Spanish involvement in the unsuccessful Jacobite rising to the Old Pretender, James.
	www.chebucto.ns.ca /Heritage/FSCNS/Scots_NS/Clans/MacKenzie/Castles_MacKenzie/Eilean_Donan_MKZ.html (442 words)

	Scottish Castles - Eilean Donan Castle
		Situated at the intersection of three great Lochs, Eilean Donan Castle is strategically placed for defence purposes, and during the 13th century Eilean Donan Castle guarded the lands of Kintail, an area of the Western Highlands and Isles, a quite separate kingdom from the bulk of the Scottish mainland at that time.
		By the end of the 14th century Eilean Donan Castle had become a much smaller arrangement, reduced to only one fifth of its original size, but the reason for this remains a mystery.
		The idyllic image of Eilean Donan Castle is now famous throughout the world, representing the romantic essence of a Scottish castle, and it turns up in the most unexpected places.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /castles/eilean%20donan%20castle.htm (592 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle - near the Isle of Skye
		Eilean Donan Castle - near the Isle of Skye
		Eilean Donan Castle, on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye, is one of the icons of Scotland and perhaps the most photographed castle in the whole country.
		The Eilean Donan Castle webcam is made possible by 914 Outdoor Clothing and Equipment.
	www.camvista.com /scotland/highlands/eileandonancastle.php (228 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle - Kyle of Lochalsh - Reviews of Eilean Donan Castle - TripAdvisor
		Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most photographed castles in Scotland.
		As a resident of London, the trip to Eilean Donan Castle consists of a car journey of around 500 miles.
		Eilean Donan castle has to be one of the most classicly...
	www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g186547-d189549-Reviews-Eilean_Donan_Castle-Kyle_of_Lochalsh_Lochalsh_Scottish_Highlands_Scotland.html (583 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle - Ross and Cromarty
		Eilean Donan castle has a rich history and is one of the most romantic castles to be found anywhere.
		This medieval castle was built during the reign of King Alexander II to provide defense against 13th century Viking raids.
		No enemy was able to take Eilean Donan's strong keep during the violent early years of Scotland's history.
	www.medieval-castles.net /scottish/eilean_donan_castle.htm (93 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle, Scottish Highlands - The Internet Guide to Scotland
		Eilean Donan Castle is situated in Loch Duich near Dornie about 8 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh on the A87 road on the west coast of Scotland near the Isle of Skye.
		A detailed history of the castle is given on my Eilean Donan History page which links to a drawing and plan of the castle made over 100 years ago by MacGibbon and Ross.
		Donan House is the nearest B&B to the castle.
	www.castles.org /Chatelaine/EDC/e-donan.htm (3890 words)

	Eilean Donan Castle - The Internet Guide to Scotland
		I have read that Eilean Donan was taken over by Hector Roy Mackenzie in 1497 and then captured in 1504 by the Earl of Huntly under James IV, although this isn't mentioned on the information boards at the castle which continue as follows:
		John remained Governor of Eilean Donan for the rest of his life and John's son Murdoch "Maighister Mor" Murchison followed him as Governor of the castle.
		He is a direct descendant of John Murchison (born in 1510) who was minister and governor of Eilean Donan Castle in the service of the clan chief of the MacKenzies.
	www.castles.org /Chatelaine/EDC/edc-history.htm (3871 words)

	Travels in Scotland : Castles and Towers : Eilean Donan Castle
		I think that Eilean Donan is on every single Scotland Calendar -- it is the most photographed castle in Scotland!
		It was besieged by Donald Gorm MacDonald (see Duntulm) in 1539, but he was killed by an arrow shot from the castle during the attack.
		Eilean Donan was garrisoned with Spanish troops during the rising of 1719, but it was surrendered after being attacked by three frigates from the seaward side, and it was blown up from within.
	www.phouka.com /travel/castles/eileandonan/donan.html (299 words)

	Conchra Charitable Trust - Eilean Donan Castle Scotland
		Historically the MacRaes are hereditary constables of Eilean Donan Castle.
		Eilean Donan undoubtedly now represents the essence of a Scottish Castle and its fame as a romantic castle image and tourism promotion over decades has confirmed and underpinned this image.
		Over recent years the Trust has implemented a programme of substantial improvements and developments, which it is hoped enable visitors to gain a richer experience in a beautiful setting of outstanding importance to the local area and the national heritage.
	www.eileandonan.co.uk /trust.htm (446 words)

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