Urquhart Castle

The castle was originally constructed in 1203 and thrived in the region under various ownership until it was partially destroyed in 1692 to prevent the Jacobites from occupying it. It was the largest and most important castle at the time, but was abandoned and never restored. We liked the castle ruins and could have spent more time there but we had to go to the less important and way more tourist trapish Loch Ness exhibit! That was how the tour was scheduled.Read more