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Inverness Castle

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Inverness Castle
This 1800s red sandstone castle overlooks the cliffs & offers lush grounds open to the public.
Address: Castle, Inverness IV2 3EG, UK
State: Highland Council
City: Inverness
Zip Code: IV2 3EG

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Castle is still closed but very beautiful view from there over river.
The Inverness Castle Experience will be a new visitor attraction in the centre of Inverness, celebrating the 'spirit of the Highlands' through its stories of past, present and future.nnThe existing castle buildings and esplanade gardens are being transformed from their original use as the home of Inverness’ prison and courts into a celebration of what makes the Highlands of Scotland a special place to live, work and visit.nnThe Inverness Castle Experience will take you on an interactive journey through landscaped gardens to the South Tower, a sensory experience, inspired by stories from across the Highlands about its landscape, culture, heritage and people.nnThrough the South Tower, you will be guided by a seanchaidh - storyteller - who will help reveal stories, along your route, celebrating the Highlands' spirit and find hidden gems in every room.nnTake time to enjoy a refreshment in the new café and enjoy glorious views over the River Ness from the terrace. Find the perfect gift whilst browsing in the shop.nnIn the North Tower of the experience, the Ceilidh Rooms will offer a place for people to come together to share the best of Highland music, food and drink. This experience will highlight and acknowledge the contribution of musicians to the rich culture of the Highlands. The opening interactive exhibition will feature the music and stories of Runrig, recognising the band’s impact on the area’s cultural scene over the past half-century.In the North Tower of the experience, the Ceilidh Rooms will offer a place for people to come together to share the best of Highland music, food and drink. This experience will highlight and acknowledge the contribution of musicians to the rich culture of the Highlands. The opening interactive exhibition will feature the music and stories of Runrig, recognising the band’s impact on the area’s cultural scene over the past half-century.
The following review is based on a pre-pandemic trip going old school and only using paper maps and brochures to find places to stop at on a 3-week adventure to Ireland, Scotland, and England. No cell phone or internet.nnWe were not able to enter the castle but were able to walk around the grounds when we visited. The castle blends into the hill side so it looks like it is part of the terrain at some vantage points. If coming from the west, you can get some great shots from the river when walking across the foot bridge.nnIt would have been cool to see inside but even walking around the outside of the castle was fun and the town around the castle has some great shops and restaurants. In our visit we were lucky enough to have live music at one of the pubs.
Currently closed as it undergoes transformation into a visitor attraction from it’s former use as the Sheriff Court, so unfortunately you won’t be able to enter or be able to get a photo without construction boards in the way.nnSitting above the town it’s easy to spot and easy to walk up to.nnPlenty of bars and cafes surround it, or you can enjoy the view from the hill it sits on.
The castle on 5/20/23 is undergoing restoration work and will be opened in a year or so as city services. It is a good walk around and is easily in the middle of the nightlife. There are storage and bars nearby open seven days a week. The Edinburgh Museum and Art Gallery are part of the same complex. I recommend a visit there.
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Directions to Inverness Castle with public transportation

Castle Street 40 meters
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Castle Road 80 meters
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Castle Steps 90 meters
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Town House 140 meters
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View Place 170 meters
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