Historic sites in Loch Ness

Historic Castles and Heritage Sites

This collection features significant historical landmarks around Inverness and the shores of Loch Ness. Key sites include the medieval ruins of Urquhart Castle and the 19th-century red sandstone Inverness Castle. The list encompasses diverse heritage, from the 16th-century Moniack tower house and the baronial Beaufort Castle to industrial ruins like the Telford-designed Invermoriston Pier and World War II remains. These sites illustrate the region's architectural evolution from medieval strongholds to Victorian estates and 20th-century military history.

Historic Castles and Heritage Sites — Map

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A

Urquhart Castle

Boasting perhaps the most dramatic setting in all of England, the ruined castle is definitely a great spot to take photos on and wander…

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B

Inverness Castle

Inverness Castle sits on a cliff overlooking the River Ness in Inverness, Scotland.

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C

Falcon Square Mercat Cross

A modern monument in Inverness city center featuring a unicorn statue and bronze panels depicting the city's history and the Seven Trades.

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D

Beaufort Castle

Beaufort Castle or Castle Dounie is a Baronial style mansion built in 1880 and incorporating older building work.

E

Moniack Castle

Moniack Castle is a 16th-century tower house located 7 miles west of Inverness, and just south of Beauly in Highland, Scotland.

F

Drumashie Lodge

A 19th-century stone lodge and heritage structure located near the village of Dores on the eastern side of Loch Ness.

G

Dores & Boleskine Church Of Scotland

A 19th-century Presbyterian church featuring traditional Highland stone architecture and a historic graveyard overlooking the loch.

H

Urquhart Castle Grounds

The surrounding landscape of the medieval fortress, including the defensive ditch and pathways leading to the Grant Tower and Great Hall ruins.

I

WWII EAM

Remains of World War II military infrastructure, part of the regional defense and training network used during the mid-20th century.

J

Teanacoil Sawmill

Historical remains of a rural industrial site used for timber processing within the Highland estates.

K

Invermoriston Pier (Ruined)

A 19th-century stone pier designed by engineer Thomas Telford, formerly used by steamships navigating the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness.

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