Urquhart Castle
Ruined lochside stronghold on the banks of Loch Ness
- Scotland
- Highland
- 13th century
- Medieval
- castle
Urquhart Castle's shattered ruins overlook Loch Ness from a rocky promontory. Fought over for centuries during the wars with England and among the clans, it was blown up in 1692 to keep it from the Jacobites.
Construction: 13th–16th centuries (earlier fort on site)
Frequently asked questions
- When was Urquhart Castle built?
- Urquhart Castle was built mainly in the 13th century. Full construction span: 13th–16th centuries (earlier fort on site).
- Where is Urquhart Castle?
- Urquhart Castle is in Drumnadrochit, Scotland (around 57.32°, -4.44°).
- What kind of castle is Urquhart Castle?
- Urquhart Castle is a castle in the Medieval style. Ruined lochside stronghold on the banks of Loch Ness.