Urquhart Castle bridge, Medieval bridge at Urquhart Castle, Highland, Scotland
The stone bridge connects the western entrance of Urquhart Castle to the mainland across a defensive ditch carved into the promontory rock formation.
The bridge replaced an earlier wooden drawbridge structure that controlled access to the castle during the numerous conflicts between English forces and Scottish clans.
The bridge marks the entrance point where visitors begin their exploration of one of Scotland's most significant medieval fortifications overlooking Loch Ness.
The reinforced bridge structure now accommodates hundreds of thousands of visitors annually who cross it to access the main castle ruins and visitor center.
The bridge position offers the first glimpse of the castle's remaining walls against the backdrop of Loch Ness's northern waters.
Location: Highland
Part of: Urquhart Castle
GPS coordinates: 57.32420,-4.44215
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:05
This list features notable historical and natural sites located throughout Scotland's landscape. It includes ancient castles, impressive lochs, historic urban views, and highlands. This collection effectively illustrates Scotland's cultural heritage and the variety of its natural surroundings.
Inverness combines cultural heritage with natural landmarks. The region features fortifications like Urquhart Castle and Fort George, prehistoric sites such as Clava Cairns, and natural formations including Loch Ness. The city center contains the Victorian Market, Inverness Castle, and St Andrew's Cathedral. Surrounding areas offer wildlife viewing at Chanonry Point, walking paths at Ness Islands, and historical sites like Culloden Battlefield. The region extends to the Cairngorms National Park with its mountains and forests.
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