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Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit

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Perched on a bluff overlooking Loch Ness, the rocky ruins of Urquhart Castle serve as a reminder of the area’s long history. Once one of the largest castles in Scotland, the ruins of the structure are remarkably well preserved considering its age, so you can get a good sense of medieval life just by strolling through the remaining baileys and corridors. A visit to Urquhart Castle represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Drumnadrochit travel route planner to plot your vacation.
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  • Visited the castle as part of a larger Jacobite tour. The castle is located at the bottom of the hill, so a steep slopes back up to the visitor centre. Plenty of signs telling you what was at the... 
    Visited the castle as part of a larger Jacobite tour. The castle is located at the bottom of the hill, so a steep slopes back up to the visitor centre. Plenty of signs telling you what was at the...  more »
  • Good place in fabulous setting. Just HISTORIC SCOTLAND - come on sort yourselves out… I have been all over Orkney this last week.. and your App hardly worked… and at this fab castle and a magnificent....  more
    Good place in fabulous setting. Just HISTORIC SCOTLAND - come on sort yourselves out… I have been all over Orkney this last week.. and your App hardly worked… and at this fab castle and a magnificent....  more »
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  • Before exploring the castle, watch the introduction video at the entrance. Apart from history, you will get extraordinary scenery views. It's mind-blowing. The cafe was great. Foods were delicious. I strongly recommend buying the tickets in advance.
  • A nice castle to visit, took us about 30 minutes to walk around. Offers lovely views of the lake! I’d combine it with a lake boat or a hike as on its own it is quite far away and not worth the journey in itself. There’s also a nice cafe for a drink and a refresher :)

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