Invergarry Castle — Attraction in Scotland

The crumbling shell of the turn of the 17th Century Invergarry Castle still looks somewhat imposing to this day despite it's ruined walls and modern fencing all round the perimeter designed to keep the public out. It requires next to no imagination to see what a strategic location it must have been in the era of Clan yre and the Jacobite rebellions. Rumour has it that Charlie the Bonnie One spent the night there some time after landing at Glenfinnan in 1745 and later in 1746 while fleeing from his devastating defeat at Culloden. The Duke of Cumberland is said to have attempted to obliterated the stronghold during his brutal campaign of suppression with gunpowder only managing to do the damage we see today. Built on the Rock of the Raven which commands a high position on the banks of Loch Oich and it is close to the Well of (Seven)Heads. Atmospheric and incredibly redolent of the history and clans that have become indelibly ingrained into the fabric of the Great Glen it is a must see for any and all visitors to the area. The photos do not...

Terrific and great information on this castle available through the Wikipedia page, along with links to conservation works around 2000s, 1700s ordinance drawings (Attached), and reflections on the state of castle building in the highlands before and during the point at which this was reconstructed (17th century).

Not sure if Wikipedia used to be less reliable (and so shunned in schools and universities), but at present it is a perfect jumping off point for any further research, and in most cases general reference. If you're willing to accept information provided in a google review you should be more than willing to take what you find on...

Invergarry Castle!, to be honest, it's a lovely castle, but not exceptional, the hotel at the end of the road is exceptional!! So don't just do the castle and the boat wreck, do the hotel, grab a coffee and a cake, which I can recommend, I hasten to add. The castle is cool, and you can imagine the times and the era, However, if I may, they need to cut away some of the bushes and shrubs so that you can get a full imaginative feel for the castle. We enjoyed it, and the coffee, was worth the stop, you tell me which Macbethean, Scottish castle ruin is not worth a visit!.. do go to the hotel and grab a...