Urquhart Castle

3.9

Strone, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XJ, United Kingdom | 01456 450 551 | Website

Venue Description

Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views of 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 panoramic view of the iconic ruins, against a backdrop of Loch Ness and the hills of the Great Glen, can be enjoyed from the café. We recommend booking your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. The film theatre is closed until further notice. 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).

Accessibility

Approach to site Approach to site is across the car park. Visitor centre There is a lift down to the exhibition, film, shop and café area. The film has an induction loop. Monument From the visitor centre, there is a steep tarmac path down to the castle and a bridge into the keep. There are paths throughout the castle, all in tarmac or bound gravel. The guardhouse and remaining battlements are up a narrow spiral stair. The Grant tower has a first floor and basement which are reached via narrow historic stone turnpike stairs. The watergate is at the bottom of a sloped tarmac path. The ruins of the early castle and dovecot are up a steep and stepped tarmac path. Special feature Both motorised and manual wheelchairs are available from the visitor centre. Ear Defenders A limited number of adult and children's ear defenders are available at this site. Please ask a member of staff if you want to borrow them.