Urquhart Castle

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Shop & eat

Browse our gift shop and then relax in our café.

Lochview Café

We’re proud of our Scottish larder and work in partnership with regional suppliers to source the best local produce throughout our estate. 

Dates Opening times
1 April to 31 August Daily, 9.30am to 7pm
1 to 30 September Daily, 9.30am to 5pm
1 to 31 October Daily, 9.30am to 4pm
1 November to 24 December Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm
25 and 26 December CLOSED
1 January 11am to 3.30pm
2 January to 31 March Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm

View our sample menu (subject to change) [PDF, 68.2KB]

Find out more about the local products we use [PDF, 145KB]

Our café is officially great for families! It has achieved the @kidsinmuseums #FamilyCafeStandard, developed with @benugo. This rates museum cafés on their facilities, website, choice, sustainability, cost & more. kidsinmuseums.org.uk

Opening times are subject to change

Castle shop 

Urquhart Castle is magnificently situated on the shore of Loch Ness and has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s story. Our official Urquhart Castle collection pays homage to this spectacular monument and every purchase helps us protect our historic places throughout Scotland.

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Opening times

Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.

1 Apr to 31 Aug:
Daily 9.30am to last entry at 5pm (closes 6pm)

1 to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 5pm (closes 6pm)

1 to 31 Oct:
Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 4pm (closes 5pm)

1 Nov to 31 Mar:
Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 3.30pm (closes 4.30pm)

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