Inverness in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Doocot

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 26, 2018

1. Doocot Marker

Inscription. Doocot This beehive-shaped home for pigeons was built in the 1500s torovide fresh meat and eggs during the harsh winter months. Four of its stone nesting boxes survive.

John Grant was required to build a 'dove grove' under the terms of the grant of Urquhart in 1509. It was well placed in what was by this time a quiet, little-used part of the castle.

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Right: Dirleton Castle doocot in East Lothian gives an idea of what Urquhart's smaller doocot probably looked like.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1509.

Location. 57° 19.423′ N, 4° 26.538′ W. Marker is in Inverness, Scotland, in Highland. Marker can be reached from Scotland Route A82, 3.7 kilometers south of River Enrick (Route A831), on the left when traveling south. Located at Urquhart Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Inverness, Scotland IV63 6XL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ghosts of Urquhart’s Past (a few steps from this marker); The Water Gate (a few steps from this marker); The Stables (a few steps from this marker); A Castle for All Seasons (a few steps from this marker); Urquhart the Defiant (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Service Close (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Raid of 1545 (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. Doocot Marker

Remnants of the Doocot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 26, 2018

3. Remnants of the Doocot

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 155 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.