Inverness Castle, Red sandstone castle in Inverness, Scotland
The castle stands on a cliff above River Ness, featuring two main buildings with castellated towers and a symmetrical seven-bay frontage.
The original fortification from 1057 by Malcolm III underwent multiple reconstructions, with the current structure dating from 1836 by architect William Burn.
The castle serves as a central landmark of the Highland capital, representing centuries of Scottish judicial and administrative functions in the region.
The castle buildings and grounds are temporarily closed for renovations until 2025, though views of the exterior remain visible from various city points.
The Royal Bank of Scotland selected this castle as a feature for their £50 note design, introduced in 2005.
Location: Highland
Address: Castle, Inverness IV2 3EG IV2 3EG IV2 3EG
Website: https://invernesscastle.scot
GPS coordinates: 57.47643,-4.22564
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:24
Inverness combines cultural heritage with natural landmarks. The region features fortifications like Urquhart Castle and Fort George, prehistoric sites such as Clava Cairns, and natural formations including Loch Ness. The city center contains the Victorian Market, Inverness Castle, and St Andrew's Cathedral. Surrounding areas offer wildlife viewing at Chanonry Point, walking paths at Ness Islands, and historical sites like Culloden Battlefield. The region extends to the Cairngorms National Park with its mountains and forests.
Inverness Town House
104 m
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
69 m
Inverness, 2 Bridge Street, Town Steeple
119 m
Inverness Castle
16 m
Inverness, 9 - 11 High Street, Caledonian Bank, Head Office
155 m
Inverness, 58 High Street, Post Office
236 m
Statue of Flora MacDonald
62 m
Inverness, Ness Walk, Palace Hotel
160 m
Ness Bank Church
228 m
Ness Bridge
132 m
Inverness, Ness Walk, Columba Hotel
176 m
Inverness, Bank Street, St Columba's High Church
277 m
1-2 View Place, Inverness
163 m
Inverness, 32 - 34 High Street
180 m
10-12 Inglis Street, Inverness
280 m
Inverness, 2 Hill Place
237 m
Inverness, 2, 4 Inglis Street, Clydesdale Bank
269 m
Inverness, 26 High Street
171 m
Inverness, 39 High Street
212 m
Inverness, 3 Hill Place
230 m
Inverness, High Street, Market Cross
126 m
Inverness, 41 High Street, British Linen Bank
218 m
Inverness, 1 - 3 Young Street, Inland Revenue Office
166 m
Inverness, Castle Wynd, Castle Hill, Sheriff Court House
28 m
Inverness, 30 High Street
173 m
Inverness, 2 Eastgate
255 m
Inverness, 60 High Street
240 m
Set of three stained glass windows dedicated to Queen Victoria
115 mReviews
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