Dornie
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Dornie is a village in the Highlands of Scotland, most famous for Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich
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[edit] Get in
[edit] By Bus
Long distance coaches from Glasgow, Fort William and Inverness to The Isle of Skye will stop in Dornie, although you should tell the driver / wave at him to stop.
During the summer, frequent buses run to and from Kyle of Lochalsh
[edit] By Train
Several trains a day run on the scenic railway from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, from where you can catch a bus or coach (see above).
[edit] By Car
[edit] Get around
The village of Dornie is situated about 200m off the main road, and many visitors only go to the Castle on the other side of the road. It's only 5 minutes walk between the two.
[edit] See
- Eilean Donan Castle - a real picture postcard castle, it sits on it's own small island about 50m into Loch Duich, reached by crossing a stone bridge / causeway. Remodelled several times into an 'ideal' castle, it is well worth a visit, with some interesting rooms and exhibits.
[edit] Do
- Go hiking[1] - this is one of the best areas for walking in Scotland.
[edit] Buy
[edit] Eat
- There is a fairly good cafe in the Visitors Centre
- Pubs in the village itself.
[edit] Drink
- Pubs in the village itself.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Get out
- The pretty village of Plockton is an easy day trip on the train from Kyle of Lochalsh.
