Urquhart Castle is a heritage property in Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom seen on screen in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970).
Location: Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (movie, 1970)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11014, SRC-11015, SRC-11211 - Built in 13th-16th centuries (present ruins)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11314, SRC-11315, SRC-11914 - Architectural style: Curtain wall castle and tower house
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11314, SRC-11315, SRC-11913 - Historic designation: Scheduled monument; In the care of Historic Environment Scotland
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11314, SRC-11315, SRC-11914 - Owned by Historic Environment Scotland (state care) (1913–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11314, SRC-11315, SRC-11913, SRC-12704
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11014 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/p/Private-Life-Of-Sherlock-Holmes.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11015 — https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/listings/film-location-private-life-sherlock-holmes (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11211 — The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11314 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urquhart_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11315 — https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11913 — Castlopedia — Urquhart Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11914 — Highland Historic Environment Record — MHG3265 Urquhart Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12704 — Undiscovered Scotland — Urquhart Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes filmed?
Urquhart Castle, in Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, is a real-world filming location used for The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.
Where is Urquhart Castle located?
Urquhart Castle is located in Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands.