What could be more Scottish? - a photo on Flickriver

I talked with this young man when he was taking a break. He lived not far away and his grandparents had dropped him off. AND he did a lovely job of playing the pipes.

"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.

"Today, you can explore nearly every part of the castle, and enjoy a journey through the history of the area."

In 1719 during a Jacobite uprising "The bombardment of the castle lasted three days, though met with limited success due to the enormity of the castle walls, which in some places are up to 14 feet thick. Finally, Captain Herdman of The Enterprise sent his men ashore and over-whelmed the Spanish defenders. Following the surrender, the government troops discovered the magazine of 343 barrels of gunpowder which was then used to blow up what had remained from the bombardment

You can take a virtual tour of the castle here.

Taken in: United Kingdom / Scotland / Dornie (show map)

Taken on: June 10, 2010

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Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi, f/11.0, 1/160 sec, 30mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

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Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	30mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	+1 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
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