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Eilean Donan Castle

British  
/ ˈeɪlən ˈdɒnən /

noun

  1. a castle near the Kyle of Lochalsh in Highland, Scotland: built in the 13th century; famous for its picturesque setting

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Superman actor Henry Cavill and Guardians of the Galaxy star Karen Gillan have been filming at Eilean Donan Castle - a location that was also in the original.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Police responding to the 999 call about the attack on Rowena MacDonald spotted his Subaru and followed him to the village, near Eilean Donan Castle in Wester Ross.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Other twists of good fortune included mist rolling atmospherically across the sea in a scene filmed outside historic Eilean Donan Castle in Kyle of Lochalsh.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2014

World-famous Scottish landmarks such as the Ring of Brodgar in Orkney, Castle Kilchurn on Loch Awe and Eilean Donan Castle feature in the advert.

From Forbes • Jun. 24, 2012

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