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Inveraray Castle
10am to 5:45pm
Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XF
Ways to visit Inveraray Castle
You can purchase an admission ticket for the castle and gardens, or for the gardens only. Tours of the castle are self-guided, though guides stationed on each floor can answer questions. Inside, you’ll find tapestries, antique furnishings, china, silverware, and an impressive armory hall displaying more than 1,300 weapons, including muskets, axes, and dirks (a knife used by Scottish Highland soldiers).
Inveraray Castle is typically visited on tours from Glasgow, which usually stop at Oban, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond. Some excursions also cover castles in the Argyll and Bute region which include Kilchurn Castle and Castle Stalker. Multi-day tours of the Inner Hebrides (Skye, Islay, and Mull) and the Western Highlands also tend to stop at Inveraray Castle.
Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castle & Highlands Tour starting Balloch
$87.89 per adult
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An excellent full day experience.
I enjoyed a wonderful day trip in Scotland with my daughter. This was not my first time booking with Viator and again the trip was awesome. The tour guide was right on time, friendly and knowledgeable making everyone feel important and included. The van we traveled in was one of the most comfortable vehicles I have been in. The castles and ruins in Scotland are beautiful, and the land is simply breathtaking. I would definitely recommend Viator excursions to friends and family.
Madonna_O, May 2023
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Things to know before you go to Inveraray Castle
There is a tea room, gift shop, and Wi-Fi at the site.
Wear sturdy shoes if you plan on walking the grounds.
Only the ground level of the castle is wheelchair-accessible. Paths leading to the castle and in the gardens are comprised of loose gravel and may be difficult for some travelers using wheelchairs to navigate.
How to get to Inveraray Castle
The castle is situated on the banks of Loch Fyne, about 60 miles (97 kilometers) from Glasgow and 38 miles (61 kilometers) from Oban. Scottish Citylink run regular buses between Glasgow and Inveraray.
When to visit Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle is open seasonally between April and October. Go in May to see carpets of bluebells alongside blooming rhododendrons and azaleas. July and August are the busiest months, with weekends attracting the biggest crowds. Come on a midweek morning for a quieter experience. Touring the castle takes approximately one hour.
The Inveraray Highland Games
In July, the castle hosts the Highland Games, an annual event that celebrates Scottish and Celtic culture. Listen to pipe bands playing traditional music, enjoy local Scottish food, and observe traditional track-and-field events such as t