Eilean Donan

Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland

  • Home
  • Visit
    • Opening Hours
    • How to find us
    • Bus Tours
    • Visitor Centre
    • Local Area
  • About
    • About Eilean Donan
    • Conchra Charitable Trust
    • Access Statement
    • Contact
    • Film & Photos
    • News
      • News & Events
  • History
    • Eilean Donan History
    • Timeline
    • Explore
  • Stay with Us
    • Eilean Donan Cottage
      • Booking Enquiry
    • Eilean Donan Apartments
  • Weddings
    • Wedding Venue
    • Wedding Contacts
  • Webcam
  • Shop
    • Cart

Eagles

July 25, 2022 by

Both Golden Eagles and Sea Eagles (or White-tailed Eagles) are regular visitors to this area where they are often observed soaring above the ridges.

In Celtic mythology, the sighting of a single eagle sitting on a rock was a sign that an enemy was approaching; however seeing two eagles together was viewed as a symbol of peace.

In the Gaelic language the white-tailed eagle is called “Iolaire suile na grein” which translates as “the eagle with the sunlit eye”.

Highland culture places great importance on both eagles themselves, and eagle feathers, and a highland chief today is still entitled to wear 3 eagle feathers in his bonnet to signify his rank.

Eilean Donan Castle
Dornie
by Kyle of Lochalsh
IV40 8DX
Scotland

Tel: 01599 555202
Fax: 01599 555262

View our Webcam

Latest News & Events

  • RECRUITMENT OPEN DAYS 2023
  • The Eilean Donan Tale Trail
  • The Ultimate Accolade………
  • Prestigious Highlands & Islands Awards Win
  • 2nd LIVE Webcam now up & running!

About Eilean Donan

  • About
  • History
  • Timeline
  • Filming & Photo Shoots
  • Conchra Charitable Trust

Contact Details

Eilean Donan Castle
Dornie
by Kyle of Lochalsh
IV40 8DX
Scotland

Tel 01599 555202
Fax 01599 555262

info@eileandonancastle.com

Privacy Statement

Plan your Visit

  • Visit
  • Bus Tours
  • Visitor Centre
  • How to find us
  • Opening Hours & Admission

Eilean Donan Castle is operated by The Conchra Charitable Trust and is a Registered Scottish Charity (SC 017346) regulated by The Scottish Charity Register (OSCR)."

Copyright © 2023 Eilean Donan · Website by West Coast Media