An original painting of a famous Scottish castle, from our
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Art from Scotland Eilean Donan Castle Painting

One of the most famous castles in the world. Home of the clan MacCrae
It is situated in the western highlands commanding a good location where the
three lochs meet. Seen coming in from seaward. It is located in the western
highlands and was first built as a proper castle around 1220 to defend against
the vikings.
In 1719 a contingent of Spanish troops were garrisoned there, they were
going to assist in a Jacobite uprising. The castle was attacked, captured
and demolished by three Royal Navy frigates.
It has appeared in quite a few films, Highlander, the World is not Enough,
Sherlock Holmes, Secret Garden and Dreamcatcher to name a few.