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Eilean Donan Castle

Highland, Scotland

Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK

Opening Castle: 1st February – 28th March 2026, 10.00am–4.00pm (last admission 3.00pm); 29th March – 30th April 2026, 10.00am–6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm); 1st–31st May 2026, 9.30am–6.00pm; 1st June–31st August 2026, 9.00am–6.00pm; 1st–30th September 2026, 9.30am–6.00pm; 25th October–22nd December 2026, 10.00am–4.00pm. Currently: Visitor Centre 9.30am–5.00pm, Gift Shop 9.30am–5.30pm, Coffee Shop 9.30am–4.45pm, Food Hall 10.00am–5.00pm.
Price Adults £13.00; Concessions (Seniors aged 60+) £12.00; Family (2 Adults + 3 Children age 5-15) £38.00; Children over 5 £6.50; Under 5s FREE. Admission tickets can only be purchased on site, on the day of visit (no online advance purchase).
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Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Eilean Donan is a 13th century castle situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet on the west coast of Scotland, by the village of Dornie on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye. Recognised as one of the most iconic images of Scotland, it is one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands. The site includes a Visitor Centre with ticket office, gift shop and coffee shop.

When to go

Opening calendar

Castle: 1st February – 28th March 2026, 10.00am–4.00pm (last admission 3.00pm); 29th March – 30th April 2026, 10.00am–6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm); 1st–31st May 2026, 9.30am–6.00pm; 1st June–31st August 2026, 9.00am–6.00pm; 1st–30th September 2026, 9.30am–6.00pm; 25th October–22nd December 2026, 10.00am–4.00pm. Currently: Visitor Centre 9.30am–5.00pm, Gift Shop 9.30am–5.30pm, Coffee Shop 9.30am–4.45pm, Food Hall 10.00am–5.00pm.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission
Adults £13.00; Concessions (Seniors aged 60+) £12.00; Family (2 Adults + 3 Children age 5-15) £38.00; Children over 5 £6.50; Under 5s FREE. Admission tickets can only be purchased on site, on the day of visit (no online advance purchase).

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Visitor Centre (Ticket Office, Gift Shop and Coffee Shop)Gift ShopCoffee Shop serving home-made produce and locally-sourced ingredientsFood HallHeilan Scran TakeawayFree security lockers for rucksacks and large bagsTouch-screen computer-based 'Virtual Tour' available on requestTwo disabled toilets with grab rails and emergency alarm cordsTourist information on the area
Accessibility
The castle's uneven steps, narrow stairways, corridors and different floor levels make access very difficult for less able-bodied visitors and near impossible for wheelchair users. Free access onto the island is offered for Registered Disabled visitors to cross the bridge and explore the castle exterior (some gravelled areas are difficult for wheelchairs), and a free 'Virtual Tour' is available on request in the Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre is designed for easy access with disabled car parking approx. 20m from the main entrance, level movement throughout, doors wider than 80cm, and two disabled toilets.
Parking
Disabled car parking is available within close proximity to the Visitor Centre, approximately 20m from the main entrance; visitors are asked to leave rucksacks and large bags in their car or in the free security lockers.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted onto the island, but the interior of the castle is unsuitable for dogs due to public health and safety risks within the steep, narrow spiral staircases and corridors.

Getting there

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