Urquhart Castle bridge, Medieval bridge at Urquhart Castle, Highland, Scotland
Urquhart Castle bridge is a stone structure connecting the western entrance to the mainland across a defensive ditch carved into the rocky promontory. It provides direct access to the castle's remaining ruins and visitor facilities.
The bridge replaced an earlier wooden drawbridge that controlled access during conflicts between English forces and Scottish clans. The stone version provided a more permanent defensive solution.
The bridge marks where visitors begin exploring one of Scotland's most important medieval fortifications overlooking Loch Ness. It serves as the threshold between the modern world and the castle's ancient story.
The reinforced structure is designed for pedestrian traffic and carries hundreds of thousands of visitors annually to reach the castle. Good lighting and handrails ensure safe crossing in all weather conditions.
From the bridge's midpoint, the castle's remaining walls come into full view against Loch Ness's northern waters for the first time. This moment captures where history and landscape converge.
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