Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Inveraray Castle is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll and their young family. Ancestral home of Clan Campbell. Iconic visitor attraction on the West coast of Scotland.
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- Amber O1 contributionBeautiful CastleThe Castle was beautiful. Particularly loved the weapons room. I actually got to meet the Duke who was in the gift shop. He was very nice and let me take a picture. This was very exciting as I descend from Clan Campbell. Wish I had more time to explore the gorgeous gardens.Thank you for taking the time to write such a special review, Amber. What a joy to meet the Chief of our Clan Campbell! The gardens are incredible, aren't they? One could take a whole day in just the gardens, alone.Written May 31, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 24, 2023
- Megaboom2005New York113 contributionsWonderful stop along the A83The castle is a wonderful stop along the A83 if you're on a road trip! We did not have enough time to get tickets to explore the castle interior, but were able to park for free and walk around the grounds. There are also free (clean) toilets and a lovely gift shop and cafe. The exterior of the castle is beautiful. Definitely worth a stop!Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We're sorry to hear you didn't have enough time to take a tour of the castle but hope that you enjoyed your visit nonetheless.Written June 3, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 31, 2023
- nicholasfI7659MOTarporley, United Kingdom421 contributionsClaymores for everA truly stunning house. Couldn't but recall the chatelaine, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, and the divorce case, which was notorious back in the days when SuperMac breezily ministered our nation. Thought she had a raw deal. A photo or two discreetly positioned in quiet rooms might have been this lady. But, to serious matters, what an armoury! A whole battalion surely could be equipped with claymore and musket, now decorating the walls. It would be crazy not to come this way and pass up the chance of viewing this magnificent building and its contentsThank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We do indeed have some references of Margaret around the castle: the painting of her in a green dress in the drawing room was completed by Sir James Gunn, we also have some information and photos of her in one of our exhibition rooms. We also have a photo of Claire Foy with Paul Bettany, who played Margaret and Ian Campbell, the 11th Duke of Argyll, in the program 'A Very British Scandal'. Margaret is one of the reasons Inveraray Castle is still standing and open to the public today, so we all owe her a great debt. I am so glad you enjoyed the armoury hall- with 1300 pieces of weaponry and the highest ceiling of any private house in Scotland, it is truly a spectacular room. Thank you for sharing your experience.Written June 8, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 7, 2023
- Nick m1 contributionA must seeWe enjoyed our visit to Inveraray castle and gardens very much. Everyone was so helpful. Our guide Tom was very well versed in it’s history . He was witty and charming, even put it all in chronological order for us . This castle should be on everyone’s itinerary visiting Scotland. We couldn’t recommend it enough.Thank you Nick for taking the time to leave such a kind review and rating. We are so glad you had a great time at the castle and gardens, and found your tour guide helpful and charming- we will be sure to pass this lovely feedback on!Written July 14, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2023Traveled with friendsWritten July 12, 2023
- LisamagixLeeds, United Kingdom22 contributionsLovely day outA lovely castle and gardens, sadly not too much to see inside but what there is is beautiful and stunning. Tea room is lovely, does delicious homemade soups and sandwiches. Three mile woodland walk if you’re able. A very pleasant place to spend a few hours and an easy walk to the village.Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your time at the castle and gardens, and particularly enjoyed our tearoom and the surrounding woodland. We are sorry to hear that you felt there wasn’t much to see inside the castle - we currently have 13 rooms open to the public which cover three floors. We also offer private apartment tours during certain times of the year which involves a further 10 rooms of the castle if this is of interest.Written July 28, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 27, 2023
- Werc7Canton of Zurich, Switzerland3 contributionsThe most beautiful castleMaybe the most beautiful, well maintained castle we ever visited. The green colour of the castle is uniquely charming. The tourist facilities are good quality, so we will repeat the visit sometime in the future.Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind and lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit to the castle and found it unique and charming, and found our tourist facilities to be of a good quality. We will look forward to welcoming you back to Inveraray!Written August 4, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 3, 2023
- Adam D6 contributionsFantastic and Magical Place to VisitFantastic and Magical Place to Visit A beautiful Castle set in stunning grounds. We stopped off on our route home from Oban for a what we thought would be a quick coffee and ended up doing a completed dog walk of the surrounding grounds. Kids loved the cafe, house and gift shop! Very clean and well presented throughout. ThanksThank you Adam for your fantastic review. We are so pleased you decided to stop in on your way home and that you made use of our lovely woodland walks. It's great to hear that the children also enjoyed their visit.Written August 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 17, 2023
- Thomas R1 contributionInveraray CastleThis was my first visit to the castle and grounds. There is a lot to see inside the castle detailing the history of the castle and family who own it. I took a walk around the gardens, woods and also did the walk to dun na cuaiche, the views across the castle and surrounding area is stunning.Thank you for the great review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit to the castle and managed to do the walk to Dun Na Cuaiche. The viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding areas.Written September 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Traveled soloWritten August 28, 2023
- Beat S23 contributionsMust visit Inveraray CastleFrom the booking online to the entry all went efficiently. Staff on site are very friendly and helpful and informative. All the rooms are impressive in their displays, but more importantly the explanations provided through various means make the visit very informative. This is a compact but very impressive display of how the Campbell Family and Earls & Dukes of Argyll evolved and lived. A must see place if in the vicinity of Inveraray.Thank you for the wonderful review. We're so pleased you found your visit to the castle went smoothly from the moment you purchased your tickets. Our staff are always happy to help and provide information regarding the castle and local history.Written September 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 11, 2023
- Jim SBridlington, United Kingdom121 contributionsThe pride of Argyll.Inverary has a proud history, home to the Campbell clan since at least the 13th century & later, the Earls & Dukes /Duchesses of Argyll. The building of the house began in the mid 1700s, although the burgh of Inverary was founded in the 15th century. Baroque, Palladian & Gothic building styles were used in the construction of the house, although changes have been made over the centuries. The castles location is unrivalled, overlooking the majestic Loch Fyne, a photographers dream location. Not all of the castle can be explored, after all, this is still the family home of the Duke of Argyll, but, the rooms that can be viewed are both beautiful & interesting, wonderful examples of furniture, paintings, tapestries, antiques & artifacts, all highlighting the history of this grand building & it's proud family. The ornamental gardens are well established & well tended, there is also a woodland walk offering many photo opportunities of the surrounding area as well as the house. In the house, you'll also find a gift shop & tearoom/cafe. I thoroughly recommend a visit to this magnificent property.Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We are so pleased that you had such an amazing visit and felt the interior was so captivating. The castle is still a family home, and we're glad you felt that when you were here. We're so proud of our formal garden and woodland walks, and we're glad you made use of them. We hope you took plenty of photos!Written September 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 18, 2023
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Jennifer C
Motherwell, UK1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Family
Travelled for 1 hour and 40 mins to Inveraray castle. Paid £49 entry for a family of six, two adults, four children under 11. Unfortunately weather was terrible, but not unsurprising. We were very much looking forward to enjoying a bite to eat in the tearoom on arrival. Unfortunately the tearoom was takeaway only. Not COVID ready. We paid £28 for tea, coffee, two cakes, one biscuit, two kids boxes and two kids drinks. No discount offered on tearoom prices. No lids for hot drinks. We sat in our car with our food due to torrential rain. Just really disappointing, not value for money. Travelled a long distance and feel overall that it was a waste of time. The castle was nice but we were finished in less than an hour. We ended up going to Inveraray jail to try to justify our journey. It was interesting but another £46 for this visit, an expensive day out. I wouldn’t recommend travelling a distance to visit Inveraray castle at the moment. Scottish tourist sights need to raise their standards.
Written July 28, 2020
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Hello,
Thank you for letting us know about your experience, especially for providing us some feedback on why it did not meet your expectations.
We have comitted to being sustainable in our take-away packaging and unfortunately waiting on compostable lids has meant we weren't able to offer you one during your visit. Your feedback has prompted me to speak with our supplier and I am pleased to say we have this resolved straight away.
I am concerned you felt we were not COVID ready and would encourage you to email me directly about any issues you saw on manager@inveraray-castle.com . We have worked hard to get our Good to Go kitemark and to keep the whole experience safe and enjoyable for visitors as well as our team. This is why we are only operating a take-away tearoom this season, as our indoor seating area is too small for safe sit-in dining under the current guidelines.
I am glad you enjoyed your visit to the Castle, and hope that the new one-way route with the additional rooms was memorable for you. If you would like to visit again, perhaps on a day with nicer weather so that you can enjoy your hot drinks (with lids) in the fosse and take a walk in our gardens please let me know so that I can arrange this personally.
Kind regards,
Alyce
Written July 31, 2020
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karen a
6 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Beautiful castle
Appauling service in the cafe. My daughter in law ordered a gluten free toastie which they charge extra for and over 20 minutes later the said toastie was given to her. What a fiasco, first they had gf bread, then they didn't, then they found some, the menu states sandwiches and panini are available gf. Because we were sat just outside they refused to bring the food to the table even tho my son was in a wheelchair and not enough space to easily manouver inside. So my poor daughter had to stand in the cafe, to one side, watching food being ordered and delivered for over 20 minutes. No apology just handed to her, and for the extra price the bread was about half the size of a normal slice. Really disappointed with how she was treated
Appauling service in the cafe. My daughter in law ordered a gluten free toastie which they charge extra for and over 20 minutes later the said toastie was given to her. What a fiasco, first they had gf bread, then they didn't, then they found some, the menu states sandwiches and panini are available gf. Because we were sat just outside they refused to bring the food to the table even tho my son was in a wheelchair and not enough space to easily manouver inside. So my poor daughter had to stand in the cafe, to one side, watching food being ordered and delivered for over 20 minutes. No apology just handed to her, and for the extra price the bread was about half the size of a normal slice. Really disappointed with how she was treated
Written July 18, 2022
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We're sorry to hear about your experience in our Tearoom. Gluten-free products are more expensive to buy, often smaller, and less widely available. All of this is sadly out of our control. We wish to be able to cater to more dietary requirements and will sometimes have to pass this cost onto our visitors in order to do so. Our team will always bring your food to the table and will bring drinks and other items when asked. They are here to help.
Written July 24, 2022
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nlcampbell2003
Charlottesville, VA1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
My husband and I have visited Inverary in the past, but this summer we took our entire family- 10 adults and 5 grandsons, ages 2-12. It was a really great experience- the castle is lovely with so many interesting things, from the Armory Hall, which wowed the boys, to the gorgeous dining room, recognized by all the women from the Downton Abbey show. One of our sons had broken his ankle the week before we visited and the staff graciously refunded his entry fee since he couldn't see the whole castle. Some of our crew climbed to the tall lookout, and we lunched in town. Certainly a day to remember!
Written September 21, 2022
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catx
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Well, where to start. We tried to go for lunch in the tea room, but they stop serving lunch at 2pm. We had to make do with tasty but watery soup and indifferent cake. Service was painfully slow.
After that we went into the house. It's very much designed to intimidate and overbear, with incredibly over-ornate decoration and no taste. A small part of the house is open to visitors, making the £14.50 per adult entry fee excessive, most of the staff were unwilling to engage and the massive display of arms in the main hall was just thoroughly distasteful. I won't be going back.
It's not their fault the weather prevented any visits to the gardens, but what we could see didn't invite closer inspection anyway.
Overall, thoroughly disappointing and a waste of time and money.
After that we went into the house. It's very much designed to intimidate and overbear, with incredibly over-ornate decoration and no taste. A small part of the house is open to visitors, making the £14.50 per adult entry fee excessive, most of the staff were unwilling to engage and the massive display of arms in the main hall was just thoroughly distasteful. I won't be going back.
It's not their fault the weather prevented any visits to the gardens, but what we could see didn't invite closer inspection anyway.
Overall, thoroughly disappointing and a waste of time and money.
Written October 6, 2022
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Thank you for your feedback, Catherine.
It is standard practice in hospitality to offer a lunch service between certain times. This allows us to continue to provide light lunches until the end of the season, with the small team we have this year, when we would have otherwise had to close the Tearoom entirely. We're glad to hear our soup was tasty, and understand people have different preferences when it comes to the consistency. Our team work at a speed comfortable to them - we don't run a fast food franchise and we like to provide a high quality offering, which does sometimes require a short wait while your order is prepared.
As for your review of the house itself, all of the 'over-ornate' and 'distasteful' features you mention are original features designed and created in the 1700's. They're awe-inspiring, but perhaps not to your taste. We have 13 rooms which are accessible on a public tour - the other rooms are reserved for the use of the family, as the castle remains a family home to this day.
The gardens form part of one of the most culturally significant designed landscapes in the country and are not to be missed. Although a greater display of colour can be seen during the Spring and Summer months, the gardens (and estate) can be admired year-round.
Overall, we're disappointed that you didn't thoroughly enjoy your time at the castle, but hope you enjoyed the rest of your time spent in the area.
Written October 15, 2022
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Darla O
California658 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This is a beautifully preserved family castle. The Argyll family still live here and open their home to visitors from April through October, really wonderful.
The antiques, gorgeous tapestries and decor was truly amazing!! The gardens were equally as breathtaking, very peaceful to stroll through.
The artwork hanging on the walls were just as impressive, the carvings and paintings on the ceilings as well. There was so much beauty everywhere, it was hard to move onto the next room. This was one of my favorite castles we visited.
The antiques, gorgeous tapestries and decor was truly amazing!! The gardens were equally as breathtaking, very peaceful to stroll through.
The artwork hanging on the walls were just as impressive, the carvings and paintings on the ceilings as well. There was so much beauty everywhere, it was hard to move onto the next room. This was one of my favorite castles we visited.
Written April 22, 2020
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Thank you for your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit and are extremely pleased you consider us one of your favourite castles! Hopefully we’ll be able to welcome to back very soon.
Written April 24, 2020
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OH_traveller
Perth, UK22 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
I’ve driven past this place for over 20 years, always on a mission to places like Gigha, Oban or Islay. So given I’m forced to play tourist as the weather has scuppered my kayaking plans I thought I’d finally visit. And I was interested to see the place as portrayed in Downton Abbey.
And of course the Campbell’s have other claims to fame. Big fans of Royalty. And not a little scandalous behaviour. Naughty. So I had expectations. Great ones.
Yeh. Well. One should never have expectations. It is what it is. Ye see a few of the public / state rooms and associated grandiose decorations. I’d been enormously impressed with the elegance and style of Mount Stuart on Bute a few days earlier, so Inverary was a little disappointing in comparison. Other than the (expensive) guidebook and the laminated info sheets in each space, there little background on offer whereas the enormously interesting guides at Mount Stuart were more than happy to engage in informed discussion.
Lunch was disappointing I’m afraid. Underwhelming soup, no sandwiches (kitchen closed at 14:00 would you believe).
I commented on this on f/berk at the time and while an apology would have been nice, all I got was an excuse as to why customer service was low on the priority list.
And of course the Campbell’s have other claims to fame. Big fans of Royalty. And not a little scandalous behaviour. Naughty. So I had expectations. Great ones.
Yeh. Well. One should never have expectations. It is what it is. Ye see a few of the public / state rooms and associated grandiose decorations. I’d been enormously impressed with the elegance and style of Mount Stuart on Bute a few days earlier, so Inverary was a little disappointing in comparison. Other than the (expensive) guidebook and the laminated info sheets in each space, there little background on offer whereas the enormously interesting guides at Mount Stuart were more than happy to engage in informed discussion.
Lunch was disappointing I’m afraid. Underwhelming soup, no sandwiches (kitchen closed at 14:00 would you believe).
I commented on this on f/berk at the time and while an apology would have been nice, all I got was an excuse as to why customer service was low on the priority list.
Written October 24, 2022
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Thank you for your feedback. We did receive and take on board your feedback submitted via Facebook.
Your initial concern was that our Tearoom stops serving lunches at 14:00. This is noted on our website, several posts on our social media pages, as well as upon entry to the Tearoom. All hospitality businesses have set times for serving food and, given that the castle itself closes at 16:00 in October, we took the decision that 12:00 until 14:00 would suit most appetites.
We understand that you didn't enjoy the soup you were served, and for that we do apologise. It wasn't up to our usual standards, and simply wasn't good enough.
Customer service is certainly not low on our priorities. Our guides are immensely passionate about the castle, clan and history that has unfolded here at Inveraray, and are always happy to engage in discussion should one be interested in asking questions. Some visitors prefer to walk around the castle uninterrupted, but our guides are always around for those that want to stop and chat.
Again, thank you for your feedback. We really do appreciate it.
Written October 27, 2022
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Carmenda
Denver, CO700 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
It’s a “pinch myself moment” when you first see it; breathtaking beautiful fairytale castle, like no other! The gray/green color of the castle is so unique; it looked emerald green in the rain. Very easy short walk, to the castle, from the village, and very large and well laid out parking area. The grounds, pedestrian walk and castle grounds are pristinely manicured and perfectly maintained; a reflection of the care and love that goes into this wonderful place. From the ticket booth, castle tour guides (including gift shop & cafe staff )they were all consistently welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about the castle’s history. Amazing stories that go along with each room, artifacts and wall portraits. The castle is kept comfortably warm inside, so you can make your way about each room at a reasonable pace. There are no uneven floors or steps inside the castle, but some easy stair climbing. I do recommend comfortable waterproof shoes, to walk the glorious gardens and woodland paths; definitely be prepared for unexpected wet weather. There are very clean toilet facilities and free lockers for your belongings. The cafe food was delicious, with ample table seating, and the gift shop was fantastic, with a well curated assortment of very nice items. I spent about four hours to enjoy my visit, but easily you could be there longer; there’s just so much to admire, inside and on the castle grounds. Absolutely spectacular! Can’t recommend it enough.
Written October 1, 2022
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Wow, Carmenda! Thank you for your review! Please do come back and join a tour if you can - our team love telling stories of years gone by.
Written October 15, 2022
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Chris-san
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Family
Inverary Castle is a must-visit if you’re in the area. It appears at first sight like a fairy-tale castle as you cross the stone arched 1 lane bridge when arriving from Glasgow/Dunoon direction.
After entering the well maintained grounds, you will arrive at the carpark. A short walk brings you to the entrance & the main tour route. An external separate set of stairs before the entrance takes you down to the basement level with the gift shop, tea room & toilets.
Inside you can view several rooms complete with period furnishings. A scratch card is available with a quiz for kids to complete & receive a small gift, (a pencil.) There are lots of artifacts to see & short explanations about each room or artifact.
Make sure you head to the tea room for a cup of tea & a clotted cream scone. It’s delicious! Avoid the overpriced sandwiches which don’t taste as good as a service station sandwich. And, beware of the kids picnic set. It’s a total rip-off at 6.75! It contains half a sandwich, a 50p packet of chips, a small carton of juice & a fruit jelly drink in a squeezy pack. It doesn’t even come in any kind of picnic box or castle related packaging, just a brown paper bag.
I would give the castle 5 stars if it wasn’t for the overpriced poor kids picnic box set.
Enjoy & follow up with a visit to Inverary jail in the nearby town.
After entering the well maintained grounds, you will arrive at the carpark. A short walk brings you to the entrance & the main tour route. An external separate set of stairs before the entrance takes you down to the basement level with the gift shop, tea room & toilets.
Inside you can view several rooms complete with period furnishings. A scratch card is available with a quiz for kids to complete & receive a small gift, (a pencil.) There are lots of artifacts to see & short explanations about each room or artifact.
Make sure you head to the tea room for a cup of tea & a clotted cream scone. It’s delicious! Avoid the overpriced sandwiches which don’t taste as good as a service station sandwich. And, beware of the kids picnic set. It’s a total rip-off at 6.75! It contains half a sandwich, a 50p packet of chips, a small carton of juice & a fruit jelly drink in a squeezy pack. It doesn’t even come in any kind of picnic box or castle related packaging, just a brown paper bag.
I would give the castle 5 stars if it wasn’t for the overpriced poor kids picnic box set.
Enjoy & follow up with a visit to Inverary jail in the nearby town.
Written August 17, 2020
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Thanks for your lovely feedback about our fairy-tale castle! It sounds like you had a great visit with your family - I'm glad to hear you got all the answers to your scratch-quiz and got the prize in our giftshop. I will also let our tearoom know your comments. Good news on the scone front and apologies from us about your kids pack. The kids bag is normally packaged up in a lovely themed bag with activities for children and colouring in to do. I can only apologise that you were given a boring (if lovely recycled paper) bag instead.
Written August 21, 2020
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Tracey R
Manchester, UK102 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Really great welcome and service. Booked online and there is excellent info about accessibility and you can get a free entry in case you aren’t able to get round the whole building, there’s a phone number on the disabled parking signs if you need extra help when you arrive. We took my assistance dog and everyone - staff and guests were brilliant. It was a rainy Monday afternoon and fairly quiet so in fact I was able to take my time and get around everything - even the Victorian kitchen in the basement and delicious shortbread and a cup of tea too!
Written June 28, 2022
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Thank you very much, Tracey. We are so glad to hear that you found our pre-arrival information helpful and that our team made your visit as good as possible. It was lovely to meet your wee dog.
Written July 8, 2022
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JDSpl
Paisley, UK2 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
An impressive castle in very well tended grounds. Going round the castle I was lot the opinion that it gets a lot of love, care and attention.
I think the ticket price is decent value for money as you could spend a couple of hours on the tour.
Got excellent scones from the tearoom, however due to Covid-19 restrictions there was no inside seating, fortunately the weather was good so were able to sit outside.
I think the ticket price is decent value for money as you could spend a couple of hours on the tour.
Got excellent scones from the tearoom, however due to Covid-19 restrictions there was no inside seating, fortunately the weather was good so were able to sit outside.
Written September 6, 2020
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We're glad you enjoyed visiting the castle and that you made it down to the Tearoom to sample our famous scones. We are working on being able to provide indoor seating again, but need to do it inline with government guidance - and this is currently not possible. We hope to be able to get this open again soon.
Written September 7, 2020
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ElenaR_77
Milan, Italy64 contributions
Unfortunately, I will be in Inveraray on a Tuesday in May, and I have read that the Castle is closed to visitors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I visited it years ago and remember it as one of the most beautiful places I have seen in Scotland and wanted my husband to see it too. Can you tell me if it is possible to get close to it and see it from the outside?
S Z R
Shepperton, UK37 contributions
Please can you let me know if dogs on leads allowed?
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray, UK
Hi,
Yes, dogs are allowed on a lead on the wider estate, but only guide dogs are allowed within the castle/gardens.
jenniferbE1357TB
Damascus, MD661 contributions
Is the castle open for touring on highland game day?
Cliff B
Rufford, UK37 contributions
I would expect so but will be very busy, and given social distancing you may have to book.
msch40
Helensburgh, UK34 contributions
What are the admission prices please
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray, UK
Please visit our Visitor Information page on our website for the current and updated prices.
Denis Lavoie V
1 contribution
Nous aimerions visiter le château de Inverary en nous y rendant en auto, est-ce que l'on peut visiter le château sans guide et combien cela coûte par personne en CN$ ?
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray, UK
Of course you can visit without a guide. We are open 1st April to 31st October and the entrance is £12.50 per adult. There is no audio guide as others have suggested, but we do have guide books available to purchase at the entrance.
Jeff L
Coventry, UK20 contributions
We are coming up soon but with a dog... are small dogs allowed ?
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray, UK
Unfortunately we do not allow dogs, except assistance dogs, in the castle or gardens. They are, however, allowed on the estate and our woodland walks.
Анастасия
Moscow, Russia
Hello! The castle is open until 17:00, but is the territory closed? I would like to arrive at 18:00 to walk around the territory, is this possible?
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray, UK
Thanks for your question.
The Car Park closes at 5pm at the same time as the last entry to the Castle. The Estate closes shortly afterwards to all incoming cars.
brianinboca
Delray Beach, FL1,135 contributions
How long did you spend here
GBradleyMrs
153 contributions
About 4 hours it was a lovely day and we had a walk in the grounds and visted cafe and gift shop after tour of castle.
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