The castle is easy to navigate. The view of the castle with Loch Ness as the backdrop is excellent. Don't skip the short movie at the visitor center. You'll have a little surprise at the end. The castle is easily accessible. From Inverness, simply take the bus 919, which drops you off near the front entry. However, be advised that the Citylink bus sometimes fills up at the bus terminal and you won't be able to get on. (You are not allowed to stand.) The best way to secure a seat is to buy a ticket (round trip) at the bus terminal ahead of time. It's very convenient. There might be a way to buy it online but I didn't try.

A wonderful and well kept castle ruin. Managed to enjoy a couple of hours there despite the rain. Gift shop and cafe are also great for escaping the weather. I do think the entrance fee is a little steep compared with other castles around Scotland but it was still worth the visit

The ruins and visitor center are fine but not not much there. Very crowded as has many tour buses go there. I know that cannot be helped. But not worth going out of your way just to go there.

This was amazing to see and hear the history of the castle. The museum was great and the short film was very interesting. The Cafe offers a good range of food for all. The grounds are well looked after.

Urquhart Castle, located on the shores of Loch Ness in Scotland, is a historic and picturesque site. Its size is substantial, with extensive ruins and a prominent location overlooking the Loch. The beauty of Urquhart Castle lies in its stunning surroundings, as it offers breathtaking views of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands. The castle's historical charm and the natural beauty of its location make it a must-visit destination for those interested in Scottish history and scenic landscapes.

We were able to get some views of the castle ruins while on one of the Jacobite cruises. This was the turn around point. Our boat floated around the castle so we could get multiple views, views you couldn't get on land. As far as comparing to several other castles we have toured, it is on the side of "not much left." When they blew it up, they did a good job of destroying the bulk of it. We had originally planned on driving to it for the onsite tour, but decided to go to the Ivermoriston Falls instead. If you didn't get to see the castle from the Loch, I would definitely recommend seeing via the land route.

Had a great day here, the visitor centre is very well done, particularly the film at the beginning which is very interesting and informative. The castle itself is beautiful and in a phenomenal location. When we were there there was staff dressed up in costume answering any questions we had about the castle. All of us loved it. The cafe is good too, enjoyed a lunch here.

Very Interesting old ruins. A good place to get a view of history right on Loch Ness. The ruins are quite extensive and one can get a good sense of what the castle must have looked like in its prime. The short movie they have is worth seeing as it provides more of a history and understanding of the number of times the castle changed hands.

The history and the views are stunning,definitely worth a visit. Our first trip to Scotland was made even more special as it was where my fiance proposed. If anyone captured this special moment on 26th July 2023 at 2:45pm I would be forever grateful as we were so consumed we never took a photo

Wow! What a change in this site since my first visit as a child. It is streamlined and modernized with a beautiful modern visitor centre as you start your tour. The introductory film was very interesting and the effect when the film finishes and the curtains are opened, to reveal the view, was jaw dropping. The grounds are lush and manicured and the pathways and access are spacious and very well maintained. The ruins have been refurbished and the entire site was a pleasure to visit. And of course there was a museum, cafe and gift shop.