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Inverness Castle
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Inverness Castle, built in the 1830s on the site of an earlier fortification, now serves as the Sheriff Court and is not open to the public. However, the castle grounds and esplanade offer sweeping views of the River Ness, the city, and the surrounding hills. The statue of Flora MacDonald stands nearby, and the castle's striking red sandstone architecture makes it a prominent landmark.
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- Panoramic views from the castle esplanade over the River Ness
- Statue of Flora MacDonald in the grounds
- Photograph the red sandstone facade against the skyline
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Ways to visit Inverness Castle
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inInverness City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide4.8★ · 733 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →
Best full dayInverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle4.8★ · 2,215 travelers~12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$94 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleLoch Ness , Outlander , Inverness Castle , Clava and Culloden5★ · 17 travelers8–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$211 per personSee dates →Prefer another site?Compare on Klook →Compare on GetYourGuide →
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