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Inverlochy Castle Ruins

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Inverlochy Castle Ruins

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Location: Caol, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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3. View of River Lochy – Inverlochy Castle Ruins loop from Fort William

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Dan Hobson

September 26, 2019

Inverlochy Castle was founded in the 13th century on the site of an earlier fort. The castle, which played a part in Scottish and English history during the civil wars of the 1640s, was abandoned in 1654 in favour of a large timber fort built by Oliver Cromwell.

This new fort was then replaced by a stone fort called ‘Fort William’ and the town that grew around it went on to take the same name. The ruins are a fascinating place to explore and there are lots of information boards so you can learn about the history.

Caro "Bandit"

July 23, 2018

Inverlochy Castle is the ruin of a lowland castle near the village of Inverlochy and the city of Fort William. Two battles took place at the castle from the 13th century. The Great Glen Way leads right past it.

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Willem VS

May 8, 2022

Unfortunately, the castle is now not visible due to repairs

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Puffin

August 25, 2025

Entering the castle at this strategically important location is currently not possible due to renovation work.

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Annett Thoms

July 5, 2023

We were here in the summer of 2023 - unfortunately the ruins were no longer accessible. Too bad. But still very interesting from the outside.

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Kasimir

August 17, 2024

So the castle was not visitebel in may 2022…….and now in august 2024 its still not to be visited due to repairs…….what a blame for the Scottish heritage or what may left off it!!

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Elevation 60 m

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Free Entry

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Fort William PH33 6TF

www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/inverlochy-castle

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/contact-us/

0131 668 8600

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