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Urquhart Castle (Historic Scotland)
Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness
near Inverness
IV63 6XJ
Scotland
Collection details
Archaeology
Architecture
Social History
Facilities
Food: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01456 450551
E-mail
:
hs.website@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Website
:
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_297
Open
Open All Year. Monday - Sunday
April 1 - Sep 30: 9.30 - 5.45 (Last Entry) 6.30
Oct 1 - Mar 31:9.30 -3.45 (Last Entry) 4.30
Admission charges
Adult £5.50
Child £1.20
Concs £4.00.
Please note: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Description
Magnificently sited, overlooking Loch Ness. Urquhart is one of the largest castles in Scotland, with a long and colourful history, built in the 1230s, seized by the English in 1296, sacked by the MacDonald Lord of the Isles in 1545 and left to fall into decay after 1689. Most of the existing buildings date from the 14th century and include the Grant Tower (16th century) the best-preserved part of the complex. New visitor centre with interpretation, audio-visual, shop and café.
Articles
St Andrew's Day Marked With Heritage Grants And Free Entry
News In Brief - Week Ending June 10 2007
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Facilities
Cafeteria
Refreshments
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