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Eilean Donan Castle stands where three Scottish lochs meet and stops every visitor heading to Skye. Here's what makes it unforgettable and when to visit.
Somewhere in the Scottish Highlands, around 80 men lace their boots, straighten their tartan and prepare to be inspected. They carry weapons. They take orders. And they are, technically, the last private army in Europe. Photo: Shutterstock This is not a re-enactment. It is not a festival performance. It is the Atholl Highlanders — and […]
Eilean Donan Castle is Scotland's most photographed landmark — but few know it was a complete ruin for 200 years. Discover the remarkable story of its destruction and the family obsession that rebuilt it stone by stone.