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Urquhart Castle

Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom

History

A ruined castle on a headland above Loch Ness, blown up in 1692 so Jacobite forces could not use it. Historic Environment Scotland charges entry, and the car park on the A82 fills by late morning in summer.

Nearest town
Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
57.3242, -4.4419
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Campsites nearby

  • Loch Ness Bay CampingCampsite
    2 km from Urquhart Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping Pod HeavenCampsite
    7 km from Urquhart Castle
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  • Bunchrew Caravan ParkCampsite
    19 km from Urquhart Castle
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  • Auchnahillin Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Urquhart Castle · 10 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kessock Caravan ParkCampsite
    24 km from Urquhart Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ardtower Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Urquhart Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowedWi-Fi
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