Eilean Donan Castle, Highland, Scotland.

Eilean Donan Castle, Highland, Scotland.

2-332-993 - Peter Thompson/Heritage Images

Eilean Donan Castle, Highland, Scotland. Eilean Donan Castle was built in 1220 by Alexander II of Scotland. A stronghold of the MacKenzie and MacRae clans, it is said to have been one of the refuges of Robert the Bruce when he was on the run from the English. The castle was destroyed by English naval bombardment in 1719 but was restored in 1932.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Peter Thompson, attributed to: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Photograph

Picture Type
  1. Landscape

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Highland

  1. 57 40 00 N , 005 00 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles

Architecture & Archaeology Castles & Fortifications

Science & Nature The Natural World Bodies of Water

Places Europe Scotland Highland


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5120x3413
File Size : 51,195kb


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  1. 0470009361
  1. 2-332-993
  1. 2332993

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