The castle’s name, Creag an Fhithich, translates from Gaelic as 'Raven’s Rock', which also served as the battle cry for the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry.
The structure was burned by the Duke of Cumberland's troops in 1746 as part of the punitive campaign against Jacobite supporters.
The original tower house layout included a prominent wheel stair turret and crow-stepped gables, characteristic of 17th-century Scottish architecture.
Prince Charles Edward Stuart rested at the castle twice, once before the Jacobite rising and once while fleeing after his defeat.
The castle is managed as a ruin and serves as a visual marker of the long-standing influence of the Clan MacDonell in the Great Glen region.
Invergarry Castle is the ruined seat of the Chiefs of the MacDonells of Glengarry, situated on the rocky outcrop known as Creag an Fhithich overlooking Loch Oich. The L-plan tower house was originally constructed in the mid-17th century, replacing an earlier structure on the same site. It served as a significant Jacobite stronghold during the uprisings of the 18th century, notably hosting Prince Charles Edward Stuart in 1745. The castle was heavily damaged by government forces following the Battle of Culloden in 1746, leaving the ruins visible today. The stone walls remain structurally unstable, leading to restricted access to the interior for safety reasons. It sits on the grounds of the former Glengarry Castle Hotel estate. The site remains a primary historical landmark of the Great Glen.
From the edge of the adjacent woodland looking up at the silhouette of the ruins against Loch Oich.
Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear as the approach path can be muddy and uneven.
View the ruins from the lower grounds of the nearby hotel garden to get a better perspective of the tower's height.
Keep a safe distance from the base of the walls as falling masonry remains a hazard.
Do not attempt to enter the fenced-off sections of the ruin, as the stonework is unstable.
The site is on private estate grounds and accessibility may be affected by hotel operations or maintenance.
Do not climb on the walls or remove any loose stone fragments.
