In the region of the Highlands extends the most popular lake in Scotland: Loch Ness. In this guide you will find everything you need to know to visit Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, located on one of its banks.

Let’s say, this is a place of mystery and that makes it unique, as well as the beautiful city of Hallstatt in Austria, an idyllic town that rises between the mountainside and the shore of Lake Hallstatter See, worthy of a tale of fairies

Over 40 km, the murky and deep waters of Loch Ness hide the legendary Nessie, a supposed Plesiosaur who is famous throughout the world.

And, who has not heard of the endearing and mysterious monster of Loch Ness"

Loch Ness has an elongated and narrow shape due to its location in an area of ??valleys known as the Great Glen, where there are also other lakes. On one of its banks, it houses the ruins of the historic Urquhart Castle.
Starting places

There are several starting points from which to visit Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, the most common and accessible are: Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Visit Loch Ness from Inverness

The city of Inverness is the capital of the Highlands region of Scotland and the closest place to the famous lake.

It is located north of Loch Ness, just 20 km away, so you have it practically next door.

The Inverness River departs from the lake, crosses the city and flows into the North Sea. In this city you can find a wide range of excursions and day trips t...