Urquhart castle

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The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s story.

Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress. Control of the castle passed back and forth between the Scots and English during the Wars of Independence. The power struggles continued, as the Lords of the Isles regularly raided both castle and glen up until the 1500s.

The last of the government troops garrisoned here during the Jacobite Risings blew up the castle when they left. Urquhart’s iconic ruins remain, offering glimpses into medieval times and the lives of its noble residents.

Pre-booking is essential
Open:
1st Aug to 30th Sept: 9:30am-6pm
Oct: 9:30am-5pm
1st Nov to 31st Mar: 9:30am-4:30pm

Adult £9.60
Child: £5.80