Urquhart Castle has on-site parking available, including nine accessible bays. Alternatively, take the bus or train from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Inverness, which takes about three-and-a-half hours.

Urquhart Castle is a ruin now but we moved on to a “living castle.” Cawdor Castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens in bloom with impressive sculptures.

History of Urquhart Castle. There has been records of some form of stronghold being found at the site dating all the way back to the 6th century. Article continues below.

Starting with one of the greats. Perched on the banks of Loch Ness, the ruins of Urquhart Castle are an imposing sight. The castle has packed a lot of history into 1000 years: playing a key role ...

Urquhart Castle. In the south of Inverness, Urquhart Castle looks over the famous shores of Loch Ness. Built in the 13 th century, it became one of the country's most important fortresses.

The visitor centre at Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness is to be monitored for radon gas. Historic Scotland said the detectors were being installed as a precaution and in response to the ...

The visitor centre at Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness is to be monitored for potentially harmful radon gas as a precaution.