Location 44 · Kyle of Lochalsh, UK
Eilean Donan
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Scotland's most photographed castle was blown up in 1719, rebuilt in the 1920s, and borrowed by MI6.
Why go
A castle on a tidal island where three sea lochs meet, rebuilt from ruins between 1912 and 1932. It may be the most photographed castle in Scotland.
The place
Destroyed and rebuilt
Government warships bombarded the castle in 1719, when Jacobite soldiers held it, and it lay in ruins for 200 years. Lieutenant-Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap rebuilt it between 1912 and 1932.
Three lochs
The castle stands where Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh meet, joined to the shore by a stone footbridge.
The shoot: The World Is Not Enough (1999)
Castle Thane, MI6's temporary Scottish headquarters.
Castle Thane
In The World Is Not Enough (1999), MI6 moves to a Scottish castle after the attack on its London headquarters. The castle on screen is Eilean Donan.
Where the funeral is
It is here that M holds the memorial for Sir Robert King, and where Bond is briefed on the Renard case.
More: every The World Is Not Enough location.
Stand here
On the shore by the visitor centre, looking along the stone bridge to the castle.
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Quick answers
Where in UK was The World Is Not Enough filmed?
Eilean Donan, Kyle of Lochalsh, UK. Castle Thane, MI6's temporary Scottish headquarters.
Where exactly should I stand at Eilean Donan?
On the shore by the visitor centre, looking along the stone bridge to the castle.
How do I get to Eilean Donan?
About 4 hours 30 minutes' drive from Glasgow, or on the way to the Isle of Skye.
When is the best time to visit Eilean Donan?
Late afternoon or dusk, when the castle is lit.
How long should I allow at Eilean Donan?
Allow 1 day. Castle ticketed; views from the shore are free.
Can I visit Eilean Donan for free?
Castle ticketed; views from the shore are free.
Visit
Best: Late afternoon or dusk, when the castle is lit. Access: Castle ticketed; views from the shore are free. Getting there: About 4 hours 30 minutes' drive from Glasgow, or on the way to the Isle of Skye.
Taste: Langoustines landed at Kyle of Lochalsh, and a dram from the Talisker distillery over the bridge on Skye.