Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Urquhart Castle
In or near Drumnadrochit.
Urquhart Castle — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Urquhart Castle is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Urquhart Castle is an archaeological site located on the shores of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. This historic fortress dates back to the 13th century and played a significant role in Scotland's turbulent history. The castle is now a popular site for visitors, offering insights into medieval life and the region's heritage. Its scenic setting provides a striking backdrop, with views over the loch and surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3333, -4.4333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV63 6XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635058 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Urquhart Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Urquhart Castle earlier fort
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Urquhart Castle Visitor Centre
Museums · 1.2 km
Strone
Castles · 1.3 km
River Enrick
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.5 km
Creag Nay
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Old Kilmore Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
Loch Ness Bay Camping
Campsites · 2.1 km
Cnoc Fhearchair
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Benleva Hotel
Hotels · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Urquhart Castle?
- Urquhart Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV63 6XR).
- What is Urquhart Castle?
- Urquhart Castle — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Urquhart Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode IV63 6XR.
- How do I get to Urquhart Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV63 6XR. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.