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Urquhart Castle

Loch Ness, Highlands

A ruined fortress on Loch Ness, and a favourite spot for Nessie hunters.

Urquhart Castle guards the shore of Loch Ness. It changed hands many times in the wars between Scotland and England.

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When
Blown up 1692
Where
57.3240, -4.4420
Group
Castles & abbeys

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Historic Environment Scotland, open daily.

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