Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, neighbor to Inverness, Scotland

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In this view, the lago Ness and the ruins of Castillo Urquhart, located a few kilometers from Inverness in Scotland. Some studies indicate that the castle exists approximately since the 5th century and was then converted into a medieval castle in the XVI. The landscape around the lake is really wonderful. Spaces where stillness and calm reigns, Water really looks like a mirror.
At present you can visit the castle. The tickets at the Visitors Center built in 2002. At admission you can see a castle model as it was in its era of greatest boom, Then the center offers a video that tells the history of the castle. In the same building and with beautiful views of Lake Ness, There is a cafeteria where, Due to the beauty of the place, Weddings are usually celebrated. During the summer the terrace area is enabled. It also has an infallible memories and gift store.

The original entrance pickup bridge to the castle has been replaced by a fixed wooden bridge. After crossing it you can enter the castle through the main door. Neighbor to the same is an exhibition dedicated to Scotland. It is possible to visit the Casa de la Torre to which it is up through a drawbridge. The chapel can be distinguished there, ruins of an important building. Of course the presence of Lake Ness and its RNO environment throughout the tour, They print an extraordinary value. Both the waters of the lake and the entire natural environment are worth stopping to admire and enjoy them.

The legend of the Lake Ness Monster, which some have attributed the way of huge dragon. Perhaps the possibility of discovering this creature, It can be an excellent excuse to visit.