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Urquhart Castle


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Drumnadrochit
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Attraction type: Castle, Historic site
Activities: Driving, Swimming, Group tours/bus tour
Address: 2 mi southeast of Drumnadrochit on A82 Drumnadrochit
Scotland
Tel: 145-645-0551

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Reviews of Urquhart Castle

( 1-8 of 8 )
3 Jul 2009

Here is what sadly so many tourists don't know: there are much better castle ruins than Urquhart in Scotland. I think what happens is that because it is on Loch Ness many people go and pay the 7 pounds. Historic Scotland also have built a big facility at the site like they have done at Edinburgh and Stirling Castles. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
Gwent South Wales
26 Apr 2009

Pictures taken from carpark above ruins, the views from here were amazing for both the Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness, did'nt have time to visit Castle ruins this trip but would love to come back again soon and spend more time here. Make sure you have comfy footwear and a Camera handy. Mrs Evans from Pontllanfraith, Gwent South Wales more

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4 of 5 stars
Liverpool, U.K.
1 Aug 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited the castle whilst staying in Drumnadrochit. The views of the Loch from the castle are stunning and there's a lot of useful and interesting information in the visitors centre and around the castle itself. Got some stunning pictures. It's well worth a visit although the entry fee of £6.50 seems a bit steep. Maybe £4 would have been... more

31 May 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Hello, there! we went to Urquhart Castle last weekend. The views of the castle from the loch (by boat) are magnificent although the ticket £6.50 is overpriced because you are not going to see much more of the ruins from inside, and here it goes my COMPLAINT : INFORMATION AND COSTUMER SERVICE is simply AWFUL. When we bought the tickets... more

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4 of 5 stars
Okeechobee,Florida
12 Dec 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This is why they say learning can be fun.This old castle along the river Ness is well worth the stop the kids will have a good time climbing all over the castle and so will you. Not counting the beautiful view you have of Loch Ness, the history, video presentation and the museum are a learning experience everyone can enjoy. more

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4 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
6 Jun 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Urquhart Castle has a vast history dating back to the 1230, though some think it may have been around in 597! The castle is a ruin now, but it is a sight to see, several notable people were there such as William of Orange and King William the Lion. It is situated right on Loch Ness and has a great... more

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4 of 5 stars
Farmington, Connecticut
27 Oct 2006

Worth a visit if you are in the area, for sure. First watch the film - the ending is great! Make sure you buy the guidebook, as you will need it while you walk about. Very interesting! more

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5 of 5 stars
Ontario, Canada
2 Jan 2006
9/11 found this review helpful

I went to Scotland in March of 2005 and spent a few days in the Loch Ness area. We took a boat tour and it stopped at Urquhart Castle. I loved how you could look around on your own, but it had signs describing what everything was. I also loved the rendition of what the castle would have looked like... more

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( 1-8 of 8 )
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Urquhart Castle Address

2 mi southeast of Drumnadrochit on A82, Drumnadrochit, Scotland
Tel: 145-645-0551