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Can you still climb Grant Tower at Urquhart Castle?
Yes, visitors can climb Grant Tower when that part of the site is open, and it is the main viewpoint over Loch Ness. Historic Environment Scotland describes the castle as near Drumnadrochit, close to Inverness.
What happened to Urquhart Castle during the Jacobite period?
The castle was deliberately blown up by government troops after they left during the Jacobite Risings, which helped create the ruins seen today. Before that, Urquhart had already seen around 500 years of medieval conflict.
Was Urquhart Castle involved in the Wars of Independence?
Yes, control of Urquhart Castle passed between Scottish and English forces during the Wars of Independence. Its Loch Ness position made it strategically useful in the Great Glen.
Is Urquhart Castle mainly a Loch Ness photo stop or a full visit?
It is more than a photo stop because the ruins include Grant Tower, a gatehouse area, a Great Hall, and interpretation about the Lords of the Isles. The Loch Ness setting is the headline view, but the castle itself has over 1,000 years of history attached to the site.
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