Two reconstruction drawings of Urquhart Castle were drawn by and submitted to Highland HER by A Spratt in December 2012. <2> The castle was reviewed by Historic Scotland in 2014 as part of the Dual Designation Project.

Comments and Feedback Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.

Urquhart Castle (/ ˈɜːrkərt / ⓘ UR-kərt; Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal na Sròine) is a ruined castle that sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. The castle is on the A82 road, 21 kilometres (13 mi) southwest of Inverness and two kilometres (1⁄4 miles) east of Drumnadrochit. The present ruins date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, though built on the site of an early ...

Another reconstruction drawing, photographed on one of the castle's many information signs. This shows the all important gatehouse, virtually a fortress on its own. Once across the drawbridge, the approach to the gates was walled on either side, to prevent attackers from fanning out along the walls and to keep them within the field of fire from the …

Project:- Urquhart Castle on the shore of Loch Ness. A series of vignettes depicting the key roles within the castle from the stable boy to the constable. Note: These illustrations were highly commended by Mark Andrews, director of the Disney Pixar production “Brave”! Urquhart Castle a ruin, sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland.

Urquhart Castle (3) As this reconstructions shows, the plan of the castle is roughly 'B' shaped, with the flat side of the B facing the land. The part of the castle occupied the longest is the Upper Bailey, on the right labelled (5). Later buildings were added to the left leaving the Upper Bailey for service buildings such as the Smithy etc.

Jan 19, 2025 · Urquhart Castle’s history is a tapestry of construction, reconstruction, and modification, with each phase reflecting the needs and challenges of its time. The involvement of figures like Sir Duncan Grant in the 16th century, who fortified and expanded the castle, underscored its ongoing strategic importance.

Mar 28, 2017 · Document outlining the significance of Urquhart Castle, including key features which make the property special.

Sep 4, 2015 · Eilean Donan was almost totally destroyed in 1719 after a Jacobite uprising, and lay in ruins for the best part of two centuries until Lt. Col. John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911and proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory. After twenty years of arduous and costly reconstruction, the castle was reopened in 1932.

A brief history of Urquhart Castle, which was seized when Edward I invaded Scotland and later by Lords of the Isles, and garrisoned during the Jacobite Risings.