his Scottish castle stands on the banks of Loch Ness in the Great Glen. The land was granted to the Durward family by the Scottish King Alexander II. A fine Norman style castle was built on the shores of the loch. The caste was captured by Edward I during the Wars of Independence. Urquhart Castle
his Scottish castle stands on the banks of Loch Ness in the Great Glen. The land was granted to the Durward family by the Scottish King Alexander II. A fine Norman style castle was built on the shores of the loch. The caste was captured by Edward I during the Wars of Independence. Location Map
Timeline
1296
The castle on Loch Ness fell to the English. Sir William Fitz Warine was left in charge of the castle as its Constable.
1303
As part of Edward's campaign in Scotland he attacked and took control of Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness. Sir Alexander Comyn was left in change.
1308
Robert Bruce captured Urquhart Castle and placed it in the care of Sir Thomas Ranpolph, the Earl of Moray.
1398
An act of Parliament is passed which brings the ownership of Urquhart Castle into the hands of the English King.
1509
Urquhart Castle was given as a gift to the Grant family by King James IV of Scotland with the understanding that extensive building work was to be carried out. This included the construction of a new tower and supporting buildings so that the surrounding lands could be better protected.
