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Urquhart Castle

Castles

Inverness

Inverness-shire

From £7.80 per ticket

Wild natural beauty and 1,000 years of history - Urquhart Castle offers a taste of the Highlands at their most dramatic.

Please note that the film theatre is closed until further notice.

Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands.

Climb the Grant Tower that watches over the iconic loch, peer into a miserable prison cell, said to have held the legendary Gaelic bard Domhnall Donn, and imagine the splendid banquets staged in the great hall. A more comfortable view of the iconic ruins, against a backdrop of Loch Ness and the hills of the Great Glen, can be enjoyed from the café.

Urquhart’s stories are also told through a remarkable collection of artefacts left by its residents, historic replicas, including a full-sized, working trebuchet siege engine, and a short film.

The castle has a distinctly Highland heritage and the site has witnessed some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s history. This is where St Columba is said to have worked miracles in the 6th century, where acts of chivalry and defiance provided inspiration during the Wars of Independence and where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles struggled with the Crown for power.

The visitor centre is fully accessible and there is a photographic guide for those who have mobility issues. Disability buggies are available on request.

Save with an Explorer Pass

An Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.

Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather, essential maintenance work, and other reasons outwith our control. Check for short notice closures. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. If you have an urgent enquiry related to a site closure and your booking over the weekend or a bank holiday please get in touch with ticketing@hes.scot

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Child tickets for £1.

1 full price adult/concession ticket required in each transaction.

Limit of 6 child tickets at £1 rate per adult ticket.

Please book online direct with the attraction to redeem and use code VSKIDS4AQUID

Offer valid from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025.

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+44 (1456) 450 551
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ticketing@hes.scot
Drumnadrochit,
Inverness,
Inverness-shire,
IV63 6XJ

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We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. Apr to Aug: Daily, 9.30am to 8pm (last entry 7pm). Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 6pm (last entry 5pm). Oct: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). Nov to Mar: Daily, 9.30am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm).

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Adult: £13 per ticket
Child: £7.80 per ticket
Concession: £10.40 per ticket
Family Ticket (1 Adult + 2 Children): £25.50 per booking
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): £37.50 per booking
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 3 Children): £44.50 per booking

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