Situated on a headland overlooking Loch Ness are the ruins of Urquhart Castle. The name is thought to be derived from a mix of the Old Irish, aird (promontory) and the Old Welsh, cardden (thicket or wood). Though built upon the site of medieval fortifications, the present ruins date from the 13th to 16th centuries. Urquhart Castle’s history is one of almost continuous battles – either between rival Scottish clans or between the Scottish and the English. The structures were repeatedly damaged or destroyed and rebuilt. In 1690 the English forces blew up much of the fortifications to prevent reoccupation of the castle by the Jacobites. Now preserved and open to the public, Urquhart Castle is a lovely loch-side spot to visit while keeping a watchful eye out for a glimpse of Nessy!
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I thought I could see a wake in one of the shots of Loch Ness.
Nessy I’m sure.
We must have just missed it! Nessy is a crafty critter!
Quite a few thoughts crossed my mind as I was looking at your pictures; the carnage at such a beautiful site (makes me sad); was that an accurate distance for the trebuchet or did they place them much closer; the similarities to the lakes on the South Island of New Zealand; it seems a wee bit chilly on such a beautiful sunny day; and finally beautiful. A confluence of emotion to be so removed….no?
All relevant thoughts to cross a mind. Yes, very, very beautiful, but, it does seem like we’re surrounded by historical carnage everywhere we go in Scotland. It was quite a violent place for an extended period of time : / The loch reminded me quite a bit of parts of Marin, particularly West Marin … Inverness was named Inverness for good reason!
❤️❤️👏👏. Sorry Nessy didn’t pop out for you!!
We had a great time searching the shoreline anyway 🐉