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Guests taking their first steps into the immersive Inverness Castle Experience

Entry Times

Uairean Inntrigidh

Entry available daily (except Christmas Day), with experiences running every 10 minutes. Book online for the best price and guaranteed entry.


Christmas Entry Times

Date

Experience

Bistro

Shop

24th December

10am until 4pm - last entry 2pm

10am until 4pm - last food orders 3pm

10am until 4pm

25th December

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

26th December

10am until 4pm - last entry 2pm

10am until 4pm - last food orders 3pm

10am until 4pm

27th December

10am until 6pm - last entry 4pm

9am until 10pm - last food orders 9pm

10am until 6pm

28th December

10am until 6pm - last entry 4pm

9am until 10pm - last food orders 9pm

10am until 6pm

29th December

10am until 6pm - last entry 4pm

9am until 10pm - last food orders 9pm

10am until 6pm

30th December

10am until 6pm - last entry 4pm

9am until 10pm - last food orders 9pm

10am until 6pm

31st December

10am until 6pm - last entry 4pm

10am until 4pm - last food orders 3pm

10am until 6pm

1st January

10am until 4pm - last entry 2pm

10am until 4pm - last food orders 3pm

10am until 4pm

2nd January

10am until 4pm - last entry 2pm

10am until 4pm - last food orders 3pm

10am until 4pm

3rd January

10am until 6pm - last entry 4pm

9am until 10pm - last food orders 9pm

10am until 6pm


The Experience

November to March

Daily, 10 am until last admissions at 4 pm.

April to October

Daily, 10 am until last admissions at 6 pm.


The Saltire Bistro

Food and drinks served daily, 9 am until 10 pm | last food orders at 9 pm

Breakfast, 9 am until 11 am.

Coffee and cake, 9 am until 6 pm.

Lunch, 12 pm until 6 pm.

Small plates and sharers, 11 am until 9 pm.

Bar snacks and drinks, 6 pm until 9 pm.

No need to have a ticket to enjoy the delicious fare on offer.


North Tower Bar | Afternoon Tea

Served daily at 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm — except on Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and 2 January, when afternoon tea will not be available.

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

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


The Shop

November to March

Daily, 9.30 am until 7 pm.

April to October

Daily, 9 am until 8 pm.