# Urquhart Castle

> 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 

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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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