Cultural & Historical
Eilean Donan Castle
Completely restored since its abandonment in the Jacobite wars of the seventeenth century, Eilean Donan Castle is one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions. Enjoy access to all parts of the Castle, explore its rich history with the help of knowledgeable guides. The Introductory Exhibition at the Visitors Centre will set the scene. There's also a coffee shop and a gift shop.
Prehistoric Brochs
The Atlantic coast of Scotland abounds in Iron Age structures called brochs, fortified towers where the local population would take refuge in the event of danger. Dun Telve and Dun Troddan are the best examples on the mainland and can be found at Glenelg.
Although unattended, the site provides informative historical material, both written and graphical. Further information on the ancient history of the area can be found at the Highland Archaeology Service.
To reach the brochs, drive through Dornie on the A87, past Eilean Donan Castle, and head for Shiel Bridge. Turn right here, and climb the Mam Ratagan pass (with superb views of the Five Sisters of Kintail and the lochs below). Continue on to Glenelg. The brochs are on the road out of the village.
Aros Centre
In Portree, the Aros Experience is a celebration of the ordinary people of the Isle of Skye and their cultural heritage. This dramatic, powerful and atmospheric exhibition takes you back in time to meet the people who have shaped the history and culture of the region, and finishes with the Skye-Lights Audio-Visual show. (Commentary in Gaelic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.)
At Aros you will find The Sorley MacLean Hall, providing a high-quality setting for the promotion of Gaelic arts and culture, including evenings of traditional music, drama, poetry and talks, as well as contemporary cinema.
The Aros Centre has gift and book shops, a restaurant and coffee bar, a creche and play area, a garden centre and forest walks.
Sorley MacLean
The late Sorley MacLean, internationally acclaimed poet, and long-serving headmaster of Plockton High School, is remembered here. (English, top right)
The Kyle Line
The Inverness–Kyle of Lochalsh Line is one of the great railway journeys in the world. The Friends of the Kye Line are based on Kyle Station (next to the Seafood Restaurant) and invite you to view their rail exhibition, complete with unique photography of the line's history. Refreshments are available and a gift shop.
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