Castles · Scottish Highlands
Dornie
Also known as: An Dòrnaidh
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Dornie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Hill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stromeferry · 8.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dornie, the nearest railway station is Stromeferry, which is 8.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV40 8DX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Dornie is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Dornie is a small village located in the Highland region of Scotland, known for its picturesque scenery and proximity to Eilean Donan Castle. The area features a mix of residential homes and holiday accommodations, making it a popular spot for visitors exploring the Scottish Highlands.
From the Wikipedia article
Dornie (Scottish Gaelic: An Dòrnaidh) is a small former fishing village in the Lochalsh district in western Ross-shire Highlands of Scotland (2006 census). It is near the meeting point of Loch Duich, Loch Alsh and Loch Long. The A87, the main road to Skye, passes just outside the village. Before the construction of the bridge, the main road passed through the centre of the village and crossed Loch Long via a short ferry ride. Amongst bagpipers, the tune "Dornie Ferry" is a well-known strathspey. Eilean Donan is a famous castle on a nearby island. The village itself runs alongside the water hosting a variety of village homes, one tiny shop, a hotel and two bars. St Duthac's Catholic Church dates from 1860 and was designed by architect Joseph A. Hansom. It is in the Gothic style with a stone reredos of polished granite shafts and a demi-octagonal stone pulpit, an unusual feature in a Scottish church. In 2022, two people were injured in Dornie during the Skye and Lochalsh attacks.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.2763, -5.5156
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Stromeferry — 8.7 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
Other places nearby
Eilean Donan Visitor's Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
Eilean Donan
Castles · 0.2 km
Clan Macrae WW1 Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Clan Macrae WW1 Memorial Trophy Gun
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
View of the Views
Viewpoints · 0.3 km
Eilean Donan Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
St Duthuc's Roman Catholic Chapel, Dornie
Historic churches · 0.7 km
lookout to Eilean Donan Castle
Viewpoints · 0.8 km
Ardelve Caravan And Camping Park
Campsites · 0.9 km
Totaig
Villages · 0.9 km
Fairy Tale Distillery
Distilleries · 1.0 km
Ardelve
Castles · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dornie?
- Dornie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8DX).
- What is Dornie?
- Dornie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dornie?
- The nearest railway station is Stromeferry, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8DX.
- Does Dornie charge admission?
- Dornie typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dornie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8DX. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.