Name: Urquhart Castle
Rating: 5.0

Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, UK

1-99 Years

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Urquhart Castle, Discover more than 1,000 years of stirring history centred on the Great Glen. The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s story. Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress.

Admire the strategic setting of the castle, on a rocky promontory with an open outlook up and down Loch Ness. Soak up the atmosphere of one of Scotland’s most famous lochs. Take in the Grant Tower, Imagine splendid banquets staged in the Great Hall. Peer into the gloomy prison cell, said to have held legendary Gaelic bard Dòmhnall Donn.

Price starts from £14.00 for Adults(16-64 yrs), £8.50 for Children(7-15yrs) and £28.00 for Family(1 adult, 2 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

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Discover more than 1,000 years of stirring history centred on the Great Glen. The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s story.
Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress. Control of the castle passed back and forth between the Scots and English during the Wars of Independence. The power struggles continued, as the Lords of the Isles regularly raided both castle and glen up until the 1500s.
The last of the government troops garrisoned here during the Jacobite Risings blew up the castle when they left. Urquhart’s iconic ruins remain, offering glimpses into medieval times and the lives of its noble residents.
Admire the strategic setting of the castle, on a rocky promontory with an open outlook up and down Loch Ness
Soak up the atmosphere of one of Scotland’s most famous lochs
Take in the Grant Tower
Imagine splendid banquets staged in the Great Hall
Peer into the gloomy prison cell, said to have held legendary Gaelic bard Dòmhnall Donn
See the Urquhart Ewer and other medieval artefacts left by castle residents
View the full-sized trebuchet
Take our fun fact-finding quiz (also in French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Scots and Spanish).
Tour through the castle with our audio guide using your own mobile phone with internet access - included in ticket price

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Parking: Parking is free, but there is limited availability and it must be booked online in advance with your admission ticket(s).

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (16–64 yrs): £14.00 (Online) & £16.00 (Walk-up)
Child (7–15 yrs): £8.50 (Online) & £9.50 (Walk-up)
Family (1 Adult + 2 Children): £28.00 (Online) & £31.50 (Walk-up)
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children): £40.50 (Online) & £46.00 (Walk-up)
Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £48.00 (Online) & £54.50 (Walk-up)
Concession (65+ & Unemployed): £11.00 (Online) & £13.00 (Walk-up)

Pricing URL: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/prices-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

1 Apr to 31 Aug: Daily 9.30am to last entry at 7.15pm (closes 8.15pm)
1 to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 5pm (closes 6pm)
1 to 31 Oct: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 4pm (closes 5pm)
1 Nov to 31 Mar: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 3.30pm (closes 4.30pm)

Address: Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, UK

Post Code: IV63 6XJ

Council: Loch Ness

County: The Highlands

Location: Urquhart Castle, By Drumnadrochit, Near Inverness, IV63 6XJ.
Parking: Parking is free, but there is limited availability and it must be booked online in advance with your admission ticket(s).