Inverness Castle
Guide
Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeViewpointAllow 20–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A red sandstone castle with turrets on a low hill above the river, a statue of Flora MacDonald on the terrace in front, and views up and down the River Ness to the hills.
A brief history
There's been a castle on this hill for nearly a thousand years. Today's building is Victorian, from the 1830s, and served for years as the town's courthouse.
Tips
- Best time
- Evening light over the river
- Cost
- Free for the grounds (check)
- Allow
- 20–45 min
- Free days
- The grounds are usually free
- Hours
- The castle building is being redeveloped as a visitor attraction; the grounds and viewpoint may be closed or limited during the works (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- Inverness town and the river: The castle, the riverside, the cathedral and the Ness Islands, all close to the station, with the hostels and guesthouses.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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