Urquhart Castle

Prices and opening times

Admission

We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe.

Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.

All areas of this site are open (except the basement of Grant Tower), but please be sure to follow any safety messaging on site.

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Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed.

Admission prices are subject to change.

Free and discounted admission

• Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival. Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
• English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
• Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
• Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle in 2021. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Opening times

1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 9.30am to 6pm

1-31 October: 
Daily, 9.30am to 5pm 

1 November to 31 March:
Daily, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Lochview Café opening times

1 April to 30 September: 
Friday to Sunday, 9.30am to 6pm (last service 5.30pm) 
Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 5pm (last service 4.30pm)

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Closed

25 and 26 December
1 January

Unexpected closures

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.

Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.