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🌍 How My Photo of Urquhart Castle Reached Over 3 Million Views on Google Maps.

From a young age, I’ve loved travelling and exploring the world — but I never imagined that a single photo I took would end up being seen over 3.3 million times. That’s exactly what happened with my image of Urquhart Castle, perched dramatically on the edge of Loch Ness in Scotland. 📸 That photo didn’t just go viral — it changed the way I see travel. 🏰 The Moment at Urquhart Castle It was during a day trip to Inverness that I visited Urquhart Castle. With only a limited amount of time, I explored the area around the castle and took in the breath-taking views from nearby vantage points. The photo in question was taken overlooking Loch Ness, with the castle ruins nestled in the landscape — timeless, powerful, and quietly beautiful. Without overthinking it, I uploaded the image to Google Maps alongside a few others from the trip. I had no idea what would happen next. Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Scotland. 🔥 Over 3.3 Million Views Later… Not long after uploading, I noticed the view count...

A Day in Inverness: Photographing the Highland Capital

Scotland is full of unforgettable landscapes, but Inverness holds something truly special — even if you only have a day to explore it. I visited Inverness on a day trip and spent the day outdoors, camera in hand, soaking in the stunning Highland atmosphere. While I didn’t venture inside many buildings, the exteriors, views, and riverside walks were more than enough to leave a lasting impression. 📍 Highlights from My Camera Roll Even with limited time, I managed to capture a wide variety of sights — each offering its own charm and story Friars Bridge & Ness Bridge I took two beautiful shots while standing on Greig Street Bridge — one facing towards Ness Bridge, and another looking out at Friars Bridge. The views across the River Ness from here are simply breath-taking and offer a sweeping look at Inverness’s scenic charm. Friars Bridge, Inverness, Scotland. Ness Bridge, Inverness Scotland Inverness Castle Though I didn’t go inside, the castle made an impressive silhouette against t...