Castle Urquhart, Loch Ness, Scotland
(Reenactment medieval guard) Castle Urquhart is located in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness on the western bank of Loch Ness. This site attracts high volumes of tourist visitors as it provides an excellent platform for viewing Loch Ness and its elusive monster.This is a quality site with much to offer including a short, introductory film, refreshment facilities, gift shop and stunning views over the Loch. There has been a fortification on the site for about 1500 years, dating back to Pictish times. Like the vast majority of surviving stone castles in the British Isles, Urquhart has its genesis in the 13th century. Initially under control of Alan Durward the castle was extended by the powerful Comyns after 1275. Subsequent milestones: Oscillated between English and Scottish control during the 14th century Wars of Independence. Post 1390, the threat came from the MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles in the West of Scotland. Captured by the MacDonalds...