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Visit Urquhart Castle car-free

From Inverness bus station, bus 919 (every couple of hours) stops by Urquhart Castle car park, five minutes’ walk from the castle. The bus takes just over ½ hour from Inverness. Inverness bus station is a short, signed walk from the train station.

There are regular trains to Inverness from Dingwall (30 mins), Elgin (40 minutes),  Aberdeen (2¼ hours) and beyond.

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About Urquhart Castle

The huge remains of a craggy medieval castle on the dramatic shores of Loch Ness. Embattled, fought over and finally blown up during the Jacobite Risings, these ruined walls have witnessed a thousand eventful years of Scottish history.

For any queries about visiting contact Urquhart Castle on 01456 450551 or hs.urquhart@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Address: Urquhart Castle, By Drumnadrochit, near Inverness IV63 6XJ. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.