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.

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 one of Scotland's most popular attractions has been forced to close due to safety fears. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said it has closed the visitor centre at Urquhart ...

He was visiting Urquhart Castle with his brother, gazing out at Loch Ness, when he noticed an unusual "sort of ripple in the water" and quickly grabbed his camera.

The castle, on the shores of Loch Ness, is one of Scotland's largest and has seen many battles and sieges during its 500-year history, and has long been a quintessential Highland landmark.

The castle, on the shores of Loch Ness, is one of Scotland's largest and has seen many battles and sieges during its 500-year history, and has long been a quintessential Highland landmark. HES said ...