Urquhart Castle

Access

Carers tickets

In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission category rate - Adult/Concession/Child. Proof of disability is not required.

We recognise that some disabled visitors may need help to visit our sites and we offer free entry for accompanying carers, these can be added when making your booking. Please note this is limited to two carers per transaction.

Parking

For full information on parking, including coach, campervan and minibus parking please visit our getting here page.

There is a level, tarmac surfaced car park with accessible bays.

Please note, there is currently no access to the castle by private boat while we carry out repairs to the jetty. 

Approach to site

Visitors approach the visitor centre across the car park

Security and bag restrictions

For reasons of ease of movement, visitor safety and general security, suitcases and large rucksacks (30L or over) are not permitted in the castle. 

We are unable to store luggage, prams, pushchairs or other personal items for visitors.

We may carry out bag searches at the castle entrance as part of our security screening process.

Ear Defenders

A limited number of adult and children’s ear defenders are available at this site. Please ask a member of staff if you want to borrow them.

Dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.

Visitors' dogs are not permitted at Urquhart Castle.

Visiting the site

1. Staff here will welcome you in and can provide any additional assistance.
   
   Access to the shop, café and castle is down a steep tarmac ramp.
   
   There is an adapted toilet in this area.
   
   There are currently two mobility scooters and two wheelchairs available on site, on a first come first served basis. Booking is not available.
2. From the visitor centre, there is a steep tarmac path down to the castle and a bridge into the keep. There are paths throughout the castle, all in tarmac or bound gravel. 
   
   
3. Visitors enter the castle through the gatehouse.
   
   
4. The Grant Tower is accessed via wooden stairs.
   
   
5. The Watergate is at the bottom of a sloped tarmac path and down a steep set of steps.
   
   
6. The ruins of the early castle and dovecot are up a steep and stepped tarmac path.
   
   
7. Benches are located around the site.

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