Dornie

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Dornie
Dornie

Dornie (An Dòrnaidh in Gaelic ) is a small village in the western Highlands of Scotland, with a population of 280 (2001 census [1]).

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 villiage and crossed Loch Long via a short ferry ride. Amongst bagpipers, the tune Dornie Ferry is well known strathspey.

Eilean Donan is a famous castle on a nearby island.

Coordinates: 57°17′N 5°31′W

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