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Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ

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Urquhart Castle

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

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.

 

Gradings

  • 5 Castle
5 Castle

Awards

  • AccessibilityUnassisted wheelchair access Unassisted wheelchair access 2012
  • Green TourismGreen Tourism Gold Green Tourism Gold 2012

Opening Times

Open All Year
2013 Opening Times (01/04/2013 - 31/03/2014)

* April to September 9.30am - 6pm October 9.30am - 5pm November to March 9.30am - 4.30pm Last entry 45 mins before closing

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£7.90 per ticket
Child£4.80 per ticket
Concession£6.40 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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