The castle overlooks the River Ness running throughthe city of Inverness. It is a red sand stone structure and was built in 1836 by architect William Burn on the site of an 11th century defensive structure. The castle used to be the site of the Sheriff Court but now a Castle Viewpoint is open to the public (entry fee applies). You can also walk around the grounds and admire the statue of Flora MacDonald.
Inverness Castle
Other attractions or available offers to make the most of your Caledonian Canal boating holiday...
Caley Cruisers have been offering boating holidays on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal since 1970 and we celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2020! Weekly or short break charter is available from April to October inclusive. No previous boating experience necessary as full training given. Cruising 60 miles of Europes most beautiful inland waterways will be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have. So if you are looking for the perfect boating holiday in Scotland, or Caledonian Canal boat hire look no further.