The Town of Invergarry - Highland, Scotland

The British town of Invergarry - Highland,of the MacDonnells, though some of the other
Scotland, is really more of a village. It has a lot ofproperty was sold. There is now a new mansion
cottage life and small town living in the Great Glen.called Glengarry Castle Hotel, which is now the
It is easy to find because it is sandwicheddominating structure of Invergarry.
between to large roads and is on the River Garry,Despite the town's meagre size now, the area
near Loch Oich.was terribly important and drew all kinds of
This area was a stronghold for ancient andenemies and allies. Its strength was recognized.
medieval warfare. Invergarry Castle--now just aThis area fought Cromwell and then King William
ruin--was where the Clan of MacDonnell sat. Theand Queen Mary. There was also a massacre by
castle was technically just a six-storey tower, butPrince William, Duke of Cumberland, who was also
it has a very impressive history in its building andcalled "Butcher Cumberland."
its involvement in clan warfare.The reason for this town's importance is because
As rumor has it, the tower was built from rocksof its geographical strength and its proximity to
that were just passed down the line, much asInverness, which is a huge center of power and
people form a chain for water buckets to put outcommerce in Norther Scotland. It is a king of city
a fire. The castle was burned and rebuilt and thenadministration. It is also thought of as the capital
fell into disrepair. It is now a major touristof the highland. It is no wonder, therefore, that
attraction.surrounding areas would have proportional
The castle is still attached legally to the royal burialsignificance.
grounds. It is passed down through the female line