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Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands

Castle Viewpoint

Also known as: Àite-Seallaidh a' Chaisteil

In or near Inverness.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly

Castle Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Ness Bridge, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 1513927

George Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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
Inverness0.4 km
Opening
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00

Sources

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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.