Eilean
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Eilean Donan Castle one of the Iconic Scottish Castles was just a magic place to visit and photograph. I spent close to 9 hours taking in the surrounds, the atmosphere and the serenity and of course the odd photo or two. Here is one of my favourites, I really like the balance of light and the reflections. This was the 3rd last photo I took during this 9 hour period, and goes to show that patience can pay off. All money raised with the sale of my works until November goes towards the Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation. For more information on the foundation and Steve’s touching story please follow this link. here Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation Photo Info : Nikon D200 @ ISO 200, 50mm 1.4 lens.
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Almost perfect reflections on the still Loch mirror the Scotish highlands and the Castle of Eilean Donan in a glass finish.
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Almost perfect reflections on the still Loch mirror the Scotish highlands and the Castle of Eilean Donan in a glass finish. All money raised in the sale of my art until November goes towards the Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation. For more information on the foundation and Steve’s touching story please follow this link. here Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation
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Eilean Donan Castle one of the Iconic Scotish Castles was just a magic place to visit and photograph. I spent close to 9 hours taking in the surrounds, the atmosphere and the serenity and of course the odd photo or two. Here is another shot which I kind of like. All money raised in the sale of my art until November goes towards the Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation. For more information on the foundation and Steve’s touching story please follow this link. here Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation
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Eilean Donan Castle, winter 2007
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Romance depicting heroic or marvelous deeds, pageantry, romantic exploits etc Eilean Donan castle bathing in the early afternoon light _As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most important attractions in the Scottish highlands. Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries. Partially destroyed in a Jacobite uprising in 1719, Eilean Donan lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory. After 20 years of toil and labour the castle was re-opened in 1932_ / http://www.eileandonancastle.com/
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Eilean Donan Castle one of the Iconic Scottish Castles was just a magic place to visit and photograph. I spent close to 9 hours taking in the surrounds, the atmosphere and the serenity and of course the odd photo or two. I hope I haven’t worn out my welcome but it was one of the most photogenic locations we visited to here is another one. All money raised in the sale of my art until November goes towards the Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation. For more information on the foundation and Steve’s touching story please follow this link. here Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation
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Made famous all over the world and featured in no less than 10 films: / Highlander; Master of Ballantrae; Loch Ness; The World Is Not Enough; Made of Honour; The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes; Kuch Kuch Hota Hai; Elizabeth – The Golden Age; Mio in the Land of Fantasy; Oliver’s Travels
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Beinn na Cailleach or Hill of the Old Woman, is one of the Red Cuillin hills that sits behind Broadford on the Isle of Skye. The view here is looking over the lochan of Cill Chroisd. ’’A Graham peak located towards the centre of the Isle of Skye, in Highland Council Area, Beinn na Caillich rises to 732m (2401 feet) 2½ miles (4 km) west of Broadford. The mountain is linked to Beinn Dearg Mhor (709m / 2325 feet) by a high pass. Another Beinn na Caillich, of almost the same height, is located 11 miles (17 km) to the east.’‘ ’’Beinn na Caillich (also spelt Beinn na Cailleach, and meaning the hill of the Old Woman) is 732 metres high and is a magnificent viewpoint, particularly for Broadford Bay which is almost between your feet. In 1772 noted geographer and traveller Thomas Pennant climbed the peak, the first recorded ascent of a Skye mountain. He was more impressed by the view in the opposite direction, writing ‘the prospect to the west was that of desolation itself; a savage series of rude mountains, discoloured, black and red, as if by the rage of fire. The serrated tops of Blaven affect with astonishment: and beyond them, the clustered height of Quillin.’. The mammoth cairn can be seen for miles around and is said to be the burial place of a Norwegian Princess from the time of the Viking occupation of Skye. According to legend, she wanted to feel the winds from her homeland around her grave.’‘ The primary meaning of ben is horn, hence peak. In Scotland the term in the oblique form, beinn, is extended to apply to any hill, without regard to shape, though traces of the old usage are common. The diminutive binnean always denotes a peaked hill, sometimes by no means diminutive in size. A mountain is a mountain in England, but when the climber is in Scotland it may be a beinn, a creag, or a meall, a spidean or sgor, a carn or monadh, a stuc or a torr.
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As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands. Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries. Partially destroyed in a Jacobite uprising in 1719, Eilean Donan lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory. After 20 years of toil and labour the castle was re-opened in 1932
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The magnificently situated Eilean Donan castle on the shores of Loch Duich, Western Highlands of Scotland. Most famous for being featured in the film ‘Highlander’ in the 1980’s Canon 400D +Sigma 10-20mm and Lee filters
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Eilean Donan Castle !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:off%20white/product:framed-print/size:small/view:preview/2344599-2-eilean-donan-castle.jpg!
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A view on a Winters morning of the famous Castle , where the movie “Highlander ” was filmed. / The epitome of romantic Scottish Highland grandeur. / A scan of a Fuji Velvia transparency. Eilean Donan is owned by Conchra Charitable Trust, who preserve and restore the Castle, and allow public access. Income is derived from entrance charges/ visitor proceeds and charity donations. FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/100 / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/first-things
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A Summer shower passes over the castle, I peek through the wild flowers. ” Highlander ” was filmed here ! Shot on a Canon EOS 40D. f8, focused on the castle to blur the flowers. Eilean Donan is owned by Conchra Charitable Trust, who preserve and restore the Castle, and allow public access. Income is derived from entrance charges/ visitor proceeds and charity donations. FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/europe-united / and / http://www.redbubble.com/landscape-photography / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/your-magic-places
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The castle featured in the movie, ” HIGHLANDER ”, and many others, which sits on the shores of the beautiful Loch Duich. / Photographed in the early morning Winter light. Eilean Donan is owned by Conchra Charitable Trust, who preserve and restore the Castle, and allow public access. Income is derived from entrance charges/ visitor proceeds and charity donations. Shot on a Canon EOS 40D, with polariser, at f22, mounted on a tripod. A RAW file, processed in Photoshop CS3. FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/first-things / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/world-heritage-listed-properties / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/going-coastal
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Eilean Donan Castle is situated by the picturesque village of Dornie on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, it has been described as the most beautiful castle in Scotland. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: / Highland scotland. Click here for a random page of photographs / / Featured in : Castle Magic : 6 July 09
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Captured freehand in the Blackhouse Museum at Arnol, Isle of Lewis. Smoke from the peat fire in the centre of the main room is caught in the light from the only window. Historic Scotland site The museum is well worth a visit to get insights of what life was like in this typical old stone house. The so-called blackhouses did not have a chimney but the peat smoke rose up through the thatched roof. This had the added advantage of keeping the roof from rotting or rain from coming through. This is my homage to the generations of islanders who lived in these houses. Addtional information from Ranald: “The tar from the peat smoke made everything inside black, hence the name. The beasts were often kept at one end of the house, where the floor sloped down. The heat rising off them kept the smoke away. A very clever system.” Nikon D1X, Nikon 18-70 F3.5-4.5G. F3/8, 1/10s, 24mm, ISO 125. / Location: Arnol, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. / I’ve got this framed in large-format in my hallway. Topped 500 Views on 30th October 2009. 540 a week later:-) Featured in / Featured Features / Contrasting Perceptions / Nikon DSLR Users Group / Scotlands History / Rural Around the Globe / Highlands and Islands Photographers Lovers of the Isles may like my calendar Outer Hebridean Coastlines
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Eilean Donan Castle / This castle featured in the film Highlander.
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Eilean Donan Castle
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Please View Large Eilean Donan is a Scottish Heritage Site. Wikipedia © The original castle was built in the early 13th century as a defence against the Vikings. By the late 13th century it had become a stronghold of the Mackenzies of Kintail (later the Earls of Seaforth). In 1511, the Macraes, as protectors of the Mackenzies, became the hereditary Constables of the Castle. / In 1539 Iain Dubh Matheson, chief of the Clan Matheson died whilst defending the Castle on Eilean Donan island against the Clan MacDonald of Sleat on behalf of the Clan Macrae and Clan Mackenzie. / In April 1719 the castle was occupied by Spanish troops attempting to start another Jacobite Rising. The castle was recaptured, and then demolished, by three Royal Navy frigates on 10–13 May 1719. The Spanish troops were defeated a month later at the Battle of Glen Shiel. / The castle was restored in the years between 1919 and 1932 by Lt. Col. John MacRae-Gilstrap. The restoration included the construction of an arched bridge to give easier access to the castle. In 1983 The Conchra Charitable Trust was formed by the Macrae family to care for the Castle. A curious distinction is that it has one of only two left-handed spiral staircases in a castle in Great Britain, as the reigning king at the time of building held a sword with his left hand. One strange feature of the castle today is the grey field gun from the Great War, positioned outside the building by a war memorial and fountain dedicated to the men of the Macrae clan who died in the war. / Eilean Donan is the home of the Clan Macrae. In 2001, the island had a population of just one person. Featured in – Live And Let Live – 20th September 2009 / Featured in – Going Coastal – 20th September 2009 Nikon D300 / Sigma 24-70mm Google Maps
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Eilean Donan castle, Scotland ( re-upload of an earlier work) /
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Please View Large Visit Scotland.com © Eilean Donan Castle & Visitor Centre is on the A87 – 8 miles before Skye. The Castle is photogenic, romantic and packed with historical architectural interest, and on its own little island. A great coffee shop & gift shop. Don’t miss it, Eilean Donan will steal your heart away. This castle forms part of the Scottish Heritage. Featured in – Everyday Life – 12th October 2009 / Featured in – Castle Magic – 6th November 2009 Nikon D300 / Sigma 24-70mm
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