Urquhart Castle Tower House by danapommet
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Urquhart Castle sits beside Loch Ness in Scotland, between towns of Fort William and Inverness. Though extensively ruined, it was in its day one of the largest strongholds of medieval Scotland, and remains an impressive structure, splendidly situated on a headland overlooking Loch Ness. It is also near this castle that the majority of Nessie (Loch Ness Monster) sightings occur. It is not known precisely when the castle was built, but records show the existence of a castle on this site from the early 13th century.
The Tower house was a 5 story building. The entrance you see here was the second story and entered the Lords Hall used for intimate reception and dining. The area below was for storage and access to the water. The third story was the Lords private chambers. The forth floor was additional chambers. The fifth floor was a defensive platform, watchtower, turret chambers and attic type storage areas. The people that you see standing up there are on the fifth floor. To the left of the tower are the remains of one of the defensive Curtain Walls. Info from the Historic Scotland guide and Wikipedia. 1995 photos scanned. Zoom does help.
Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (37)
I can see the ads; great little fixer-upper previously owned by some Lords in the area Great capture, Dana
Ah one of the classics! Very nice shot Dana!
Even in ruins this place has character, strength and beauty. Well done Dana.
so beautiful! It make me dreams...
Clasiic! what a marvellous sight and site!
Marvelous capture and place, dear Dana. It is beautiful. Hugs. Di. xx
Wow Dana amazing capture and thank you for the info superb work !!
These castle shots are great! I would love to spend some time in Scotland
Wonderful photo of this awesome old structure!!! Thanks for the information and history.
Super shot Dana and an icon for Scotland, great info too.
Spectacular view Dana, marvelous capture as usual!
Wonderful place, nice shot!
Lovely dude. I do have a slight complaint though. I find that big snake like creature with multiple humps very distracting in the scene. Try a different composition next time perhaps. ;) Here is how it looked originally.
wonderful capture and mood !!!
MARVELOUS
Wonderful capture , dear Dana of this old structure !Very beautiful shot !
stunning place and shot!
Oh wow, the epitome of antiquity in this super shot, Dana. Great ambience really brings this to the fore. And, the accompanying information is highly appreciated.
A lovely capture but this castle has seen better days. Great that you can still climb up to the 5th floor for the view. I hope they restore it one day.
lots of renovation needed here, but why, it's perfect the way it stands, great shot and story dana.
The top of that looks like a perfect place to get a picture of Nessie from. ;) Excellent capture of this wonderful castle ruins! :)
very wonderful looking . the monster was not there?
If only it could speak what a story it could tell.
Superb Ruins capture Dana, love this beautiful view.
Wow love the history on these and what a shame for this to be the way it is very nice shot.
Amazing how you are showing me castles I have never seen & Scotland is nearer to us than you :o) Bet its a good view from the 5th floor!!!
I saw this one when I was there; it's very impressive indeed! Great shot!
Another great find on loch Ness!
Great shot, a piece of history- thanks for sharing! :-)
Selina Photography™
Great shot, great scan and great background information Dana!