Postcards from Scotland [Part IV]

Today I present you some hot spots that have been part of well known movies (hello Harry Potter fans!*)
*I am not.

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Longand and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland. A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the village of Dornie. Since the castle's restoration in the early 20th century, a footbridge has connected the island to the mainland.

Eilean Donan has starred in many films – including:

Bonnie Prince Charlie starring David Niven (1948)

The Master of Ballantreee starring Errol Flynn (1953)

The New Avengers (1976)

Highlander (1986)

Loch Ness (1996)

James Bond – The World is Not Enough (1999)

On our way...

Gairloch

Fort William

The Jacobite runs a distance of 41 miles between Fort William and Mallaig, passing through an area of great scenic beauty including alongside Loch Eil, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Arisaig. Trains cross with regular service trains at Glenfinnan station.

The route is also the same shown in the Harry Potter films. The company running the Jacobite service provided Warner Brothers with the train used as the Hogwarts Express in all of the movies and allowed them use of the Jacobite's route for filming.

Photos by Marie Christin Peters