Eilean Donan is a fake castle – card
Is Scotland overrated or just misunderstood?
If we could “see oorsels as ithers see us” what would we see? Well, thanks to the wonders of the interwebs we can and apparently some of Scotland’s loveliest places… kinda suck.
Hilariously bad reviews
It seems some of the visitors to our shores have misunderstood what they came to see and then they've written a review to prove it. The Overrated Scotland collection features some choice quotes from those reviews, paired with the gorgeous locations they describe. Sometimes the truth is hilarious.
About this location
“A fake castle. When you walk over the bridge it’s disappointing to say the least and many of the displays are cheesy.”
The castle on Eilean Donan, a tidal islet at the meeting point of three sea lochs, is one of the most iconic in Scotland. Dating back to the 13th century, it has in recent times featured in such films as Highlander and The World Is Not Enough.
The artwork
The drawing takes inspiration from vintage travel posters, particularly ones created during the inter-war period. The overlaid text is a wide-spaced sans-serif typeface that has a definite London Underground map feeling to it. The original drawing can be found in the Landscapes collection.
Product details
- Each card is 7x5 inches (178x127mm)
- Each card is printed on 350gsm silk paper that is Forest Sustainable Certified
- An envelope is included for every card
- The inside is blank