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Eilean Donan Castle
4 stars Eilean Donan Castle

Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, IV40 8DX

The most scenic of Scotland's castles, the original Eileen Donen was built around 1230. Once with Spanish troops and destroyed by British frigates, it was rebuilt in the early 20th Century.

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF

Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without savouring the wealth of history offered by Dunvegan Castle & Gardens.

Glenelg Brochs
Glenelg Brochs

by Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40

Two of the best preserved brochs in Scotland stand close to the Glenelg road. With sections of their walls still standing to full height it is easy to understand how they were built.

Plockton
Plockton

Plockton, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

A delightful planned village, with a sheltered anchorage, Plockton was established by the Earl of Seaforth in the late 18th century.

Strome Castle (NTS)
Strome Castle (NTS)

Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54

Ruined castle, dating back to 1472, situated on the shores of Loch Carron, commanding fine views westwards to Skye.

Aros - Skye's Heritage Centre
4 stars Aros - Skye's Heritage Centre

Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EU

Aros offers a range of facilities for all the family from static exhibitions to live shows. Open all year. Groups welcome.

Bernera Barracks
Bernera Barracks

Glenelg, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8JR

One of several barracks built in the Highlands after the 1715 rebellion, Bernera provided accommodation for over 200 soldiers. It guarded the narrow crossing to Skye.

Dun Beag © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Dun Beag (HS)

Skye, Bracadale, Isle of Skye, IV56

This well built broch, retains a stairway of some twenty steps, and intramural galleries.

1 Eilean Donan Castle Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, IV40 8DX 4 stars
2 Dunvegan Castle and Gardens Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF
3 Glenelg Brochs by Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40
4 Plockton Plockton, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
5 Strome Castle (NTS) Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54
6 Aros - Skye's Heritage Centre Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EU 4 stars
7 Bernera Barracks Glenelg, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8JR
8 Dun Beag (HS) Skye, Bracadale, Isle of Skye, IV56

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