Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Castle Viewpoint
Also known as: Àite-Seallaidh a' Chaisteil
In or near Inverness.
Castle Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Highlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area IV2.
Photo gallery
360° view
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Official information
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery showcases the creativity and heritage of the Scottish Highlands. Visitors can explore various museum galleries, art exhibitions, and a photographic archive, making it a cultural hub for all ages.
Place summary
Castle Viewpoint is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV2. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for observation. The site is also known by its Gaelic name, Àite-Seallaidh a' Chaisteil.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4767, -4.2258
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 3EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- +44 1349 781730
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Sources
- osm: n5580891636 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Viewpoint?
- Castle Viewpoint is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 3EB).
- What is Castle Viewpoint?
- Castle Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 3EB.
- How do I get to Castle Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 3EB.