I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Land owner permission not required.
Perhaps the most photographed castle in Scotland, the stunning Eilean Donan, situated on a small island at the confluence of 3 lochs. There is a high level road that affords a great view and TOAL point - which is where I have placed my pin - other TOAL points include the overflow car park for the Castle, the Car Park of the Coffee shop just over the bridge and the first clip was taken from about 2 miles away at a viewpoint - on the same road as the Castle viewpoint.
Weather was changeable on the day, and as can be seen, wind is a problem in the location, although it is much more sheltered than some other local flying spots…
It is inside EGR610A the Highlands FRZ, so check whether the FRZ is active or not on your App before flying, and if in doubt contact the RAF Low Fly team or do not fly.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 24/04/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.
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I’ve flown here too @AlbionDrones 
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I’ve just added a new Parking marker to this location @AlbionDrones 
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I’ve just added a new Take Off And Landing marker to this location @AlbionDrones
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Hi I thought this area was within the EGR610A The Highlands RED ZONE and could not fly any Drones ?
All explained the original post
As I explained, EGR610 is not always active, so check with the RAF Low Fly team… Watch out for your TOAL spot as well, I believe - unconfirmed - that policies t the castle have changed, and instead of allowing out of hours flying there are now no-drone signs all over, including the high road behind the castle - I will confirm this on my next trip, in June…
But if you take off and land from a public footpath or land area, they cant stop you flying. They dont own the air space !
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Agreed, but far easier to take off from right in front of the castle if you can…
I didn’t see any no drone signs in March.
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Coolio, then that promises to be a great target for a flight or two while we are in the area…
I want to fly here @AlbionDrones, have you got any other tips or advice?
I’ve flown here too @AlbionDrones
Fly outside of opening hours if you can, they used to allow it without any issues - however a friend told me last time they were there that they saw lots of no dron signs, others have said they didn’t see them on their visit, but best to be safe and check before flying - we are back to Skye in 2 weeks, so will check at that time…
Yes, I saw those comments. Good advice, many thanks (again)!
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I want to fly here @AlbionDrones, have you got any other tips or advice?
