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At the head of Loch Duich is Eilean Donan Castle. Although it looks like a medieval castle it was destroyed by the English during the Battle of Glen Sheil and re-built in the late 20's, to the original design, and is still lived in. The castle stands on a small island, which at high tide looks ideal. A three-arch stone bridge fills the gap but you can still make out the original 'causeway' that can still be crossed at low tide.
If you visit the castle look for the Gaelic plaque above the main door entrance which reads. "CHO FAD S' A BHIOS MACRATH A' STIGH, CHA BHI FRISALEACH A MUIGH". Which means, "As long as the MacRaes are in (living here) the Frasers will not be out" (without a home/friends). Referring to the friendship between the two clans. Above the plaque is a nicely engraved Coat of Arms, set into the wall.
For a grand panoramic view of the castle and the whole of Loch Duich as far as Kyle, part of the old road is still in use, high above the new road, with parking places. An ideal spot to watch for some of those fine sunsets that often occur here. At the head of Loch Duich is the village of Dornie where Loch Duich becomes Loch Alsh, with grand views of both loch and Castle and down the narrow Sound of Sleat between Sky and the main land.
This is a painter's paradise and you can often look over an artist's shoulder to view their interpretation while looking at the real scene.