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Views from The Inverness Castle Experience

Opening Times

Uairean Inntrigidh

We're open throughout the year, except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, with experiences running every 10 minutes.

Book online in advance for the best price and guaranteed entry, and discover your connection to the Spirit of the Highlands.


Christmas Opening Times

Date

Experience

Shop & Bistro

Christmas Eve

10am - 6pm (last admission at 4pm)

10am - 6pm

Christmas Day

Closed

Closed

Boxing Day

Closed

Closed

27th - 31st December

10am - 6pm (last admission at 4pm)

10am - 6pm

New Year's Day

Closed

Closed

Saturday 2nd December

10am - 4pm (last admission at 2pm)

10am - 4pm


The Experience

April to September

Daily, 10am until 7pm, last admission at 5pm

October to March

Daily, 10am until 6pm, last admissions at 4pm.


Saltire Bistro

April to September

Daily, 9am until 7pm, last hot food orders at 5pm

October to March

Daily, 10am until 6pm, last hot food orders at 5pm

Coffee and cake

10am – 5.30pm

Breakfast

10am – 11am

Hot food

11am - 5pm

No ticket required for the Bistro.


North Tower Bar | Afternoon Tea

Served daily at 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm.

Indulge in Afternoon Tea at the Castle, a culinary journey that brings Highland culture, folklore, and flavours to life.

Available exclusively by reservation, with bookings required at least 3 days in advance.


The Shop

April to September

Daily, 9am until 7pm

October to March

Daily, 10 am until 6pm