Inverness in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Water Gate
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 26, 2018
1. The Water Gate Marker
Everything the castle needed came through the water gate, including exotic imports like oranges and wine. The besieged garrison in 1689-90 held out with supplies smuggled in here. But the water gate was also a weak spot that raiders travelling in galleys could exploit.
The Sailors Secret
The mysterious tall building to your left was only accessible from outside the castle. It may have been for drying sails or nets.
Did You Know …
Oliver Cromwell's troops launched a frigate — the Highland Galley — on Loch Ness after hauling it for five miles (8km) overland on rollers in 1652. They left Urquhart untouched — the castle was no longer a strategic stronghold.
( photo captions )
- Above: The water gate viewed from the lochside.
- Above: These clench bolts, shown with modern planks, were possibly used in boat building.
- Top: Boats similar to this galley from a graveslab on the Isle of Mull would have sailed on Loch Ness.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1652.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doocot (a few steps from this marker); Ghosts of Urquhart’s Past (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); A Castle for All Seasons (within shouting distance of this marker); Urquhart the Defiant (within shouting distance of this marker); The Service Close (within shouting distance of this marker); Loch Ness and the Great Glen (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Inverness.
Also see . . .
1. Urquhart Castle. (Submitted on December 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Urquhart Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 26, 2018
2. The Water Gate Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 26, 2018
3. The Water Gate
People can be seen on the shore of Loch Ness below the Water Gate.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
