Inverness Castle Experience

Inverness Castle Experience The Inverness Castle Experience, a must-see visitor attraction, is opening this year in Inverness.

The Inverness Castle Experience, a must-see interactive experience, is opening this year in Inverness. Celebrating the 'spirit of the Highlands' through its stories past, present and future, it will inspire people to visit all parts of the Highlands. The Inverness Castle Experience is part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, which is a joint initiative supported by up to £315m investme

nt from the UK and Scottish governments, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and University of the Highlands and Islands, aimed at stimulating sustainable regional economic growth.

18/11/2025

A new thread in the story of the Highlands has been woven! Discover The Inverness Castle Experience Tartan – designed and made locally by Prickly Thistle, capturing the warmth, pride and belonging that make the Highlands feel like home.

Soon to feature across a range of retail items in the Castle shop and as a key part of our team’s uniform, this bespoke tartan becomes a living, wearable story of the Highlands. Read the story and watch the full film with Clare telling the tale of the tartan's design, https://invernesscastle.scot/news/2025/11/18/the-inverness-castle-experience-unveils-its-own-tartan-woven-by-prickly-thistle

High Life Highland The Highland Council The Scottish Government Highlands and Islands Enterprise

🎉 The Inverness Castle Experience Welcomes Its Full Team! 🏰We’re excited to share that nearly 90 new team members have j...
04/11/2025

🎉 The Inverness Castle Experience Welcomes Its Full Team! 🏰
We’re excited to share that nearly 90 new team members have joined us - a major milestone as we get ready to welcome visitors!
From Visitor Experience Assistants to the Saltire Bistro crew and our retail team, everyone is now undergoing training to ensure a warm welcome and an exceptional experience for all.

Full story, https://invernesscastle.scot/news/2025/11/03/the-inverness-castle-experience-welcomes-full-team-as-training-begins

The Highland Council High Life Highland

A Highland Halloween tradition that still gives us chills. 👀👻Carving a turnip: part Halloween, part endurance test. 💪🎃Ha...
31/10/2025

A Highland Halloween tradition that still gives us chills. 👀👻Carving a turnip: part Halloween, part endurance test. 💪🎃

Happy Halloween 👻

26/10/2025

The castle on a stunning day in autumn 🍂

🎬Story + Stage

Don’t forget! ⏰ The clocks go back tonight, marking the end of British Summer Time.While most of us just enjoy an extra ...
25/10/2025

Don’t forget! ⏰ The clocks go back tonight, marking the end of British Summer Time.

While most of us just enjoy an extra hour in bed, the story began with one man’s bright idea.

Over a century ago, a builder realised how much daylight was wasted while people slept through sunny mornings. He campaigned to shift the clocks so evenings stayed lighter for longer, and the nation eventually agreed.

Now, every autumn, we turn the clocks back an hour, saying goodbye to summer and hello to cosy evenings. A small change, born from a simple idea to make the most of the light.

As we fall back, the days may be shorter, but the Highlands are glowing with autumn colour to brighten things up. 🍂

📷 Stac Pollaidh and Loch Lurgainn, credit VisitScotland

🎉 This Saturday – Feel Good Finale at Dores, Loch Ness! 🎉Join us on Saturday, 25th October, for a full day of feel-good ...
24/10/2025

🎉 This Saturday – Feel Good Finale at Dores, Loch Ness! 🎉

Join us on Saturday, 25th October, for a full day of feel-good vibes at the Feel Good Finale with Visit Inverness Loch Ness!

We’ll be there all day sharing a first look at the brand-new Inverness Castle Experience, unveiling the Highlander Pass, and helping you sign up to our newsletter so you’re always in the know.

🎁 PLUS - WIN the first Highlander Pass in our special giveaway! 🎁

Whether you're curious about the new Experience or just fancy a chat, come say hello – we’d love to meet you!

📍 Where? Dores, Loch Ness
🕙 When? 10 am – 4 pm

The Highlands have a way of capturing hearts ❤️ as seen in the beautiful stories shared with us. From cherished childhoo...
17/10/2025

The Highlands have a way of capturing hearts ❤️ as seen in the beautiful stories shared with us. From cherished childhood memories to honeymooning in the mountains, to creating a place where others can experience the same magic they found here.

The places we hold dear are more than just locations; they’re woven into our stories, shaping who we are. From childhood adventures to life-changing moments, these special places stay with us, offering comfort, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.

Some of these stories have been poured into The Inverness Castle Experience, a place designed to celebrate the spirit, romance and deep connections people have with this land, and we can't wait to share it with you when we open this year.

📷Artistic impression Mather & Co. ©

13/10/2025

The castle esplanade is being transformed from a utilitarian and functional landscape into a dynamic public space that can be enjoyed by all visitors to the castle.

You will see in the short video below that the new landscaping has been designed to be universally accessible and provides a safe and exciting route for visitors of all abilities.

Alongside an array of benches, public lawns will be planted before the gardens open, providing spaces to sit and enjoy the grounds year-round. A large number of cycle stands have been installed to promote active travel, and a selection of accessible parking bays will be available on-site for visitors to pre-book.

Our latest updates, https://invernesscastle.scot/where-are-we-now

The Highland Council High Life Highland Mather & Co. Inverness City Centre BID Visit Inverness Loch Ness The Scottish Government Highlands and Islands Enterprise

We're about to start the tattie holidays here in the Highlands! 🥔✨ Did you know this break has its roots in potato picki...
10/10/2025

We're about to start the tattie holidays here in the Highlands! 🥔✨ Did you know this break has its roots in potato picking? Back in the day, October was all about lifting tatties by hand across Scotland, including right here in the Highlands. The tattie holidays were introduced in the 1930s, allowing children to skip school and help with the harvest – no wonder it was a popular time! 📚🚜

For many families, tattie lifting brought in a little extra money, which is why the October break stretched from one week to two in some places. Machines do the hard work these days, but the name and our love of tatties have stuck.

✨Stories gathered from across the Highlands have inspired the content for The Inverness Castle Experience, which will become a reality later this year.✨

The Highland Council High Life Highland Visit Inverness Loch Venture North VisitScotland Visit Wester Ross - The North West Highlands of Scotland This Is Dornoch VisitCairngorms

✨Castle lighting test update✨Over three evenings last week, the lighting at Inverness Castle was put through its paces -...
07/10/2025

✨Castle lighting test update✨

Over three evenings last week, the lighting at Inverness Castle was put through its paces - testing a full range of colours as part of preparations for the new visitor experience. The final lighting will be subtle and in keeping with the building. 💫

📷 A glimpse of the castle at night, Kelly Bisset

💫In the Highlands of Scotland, storytelling is more than just a way we pass the time – it’s a vital part of our culture....
05/10/2025

💫In the Highlands of Scotland, storytelling is more than just a way we pass the time – it’s a vital part of our culture. For generations, the seanchaidh, the Gaelic storyteller, has guarded ancient tales of heroism, folklore and mystery, keeping the secrets of the Highlands alive. These stories whisper of wild landscapes, legendary figures and the indomitable spirit of its people, bridging the past, present and future.

During the Experience, you will step into an immersive journey through themed rooms, hearing stories and music from across the Highlands. 🦚 You will be invited to wander through the landscaped gardens and lose yourself in a sensory experience. Here, the landscape, culture, heritage and people come to life in ways you’ve only imagined.✨

Find out more https://f.mtr.cool/ftlnsvtxih

🎩✨ Vintage Vibes for Thursday Throwback!Here’s a cracking old photo of Castle Street - cobbled roads, old-school cars, ...
02/10/2025

🎩✨ Vintage Vibes for Thursday Throwback!

Here’s a cracking old photo of Castle Street - cobbled roads, old-school cars, and shopfronts that give off proper vintage vibes.

It’s great to see how things have changed over the years. The street’s a lot busier now, but you can still spot bits of its original charm if you look closely.

🕵️‍♀️ Fancy a guess?
What year do you reckon this was taken?
Was it the roaring twenties? The swinging sixties? Or somewhere in between?

Pop your guess in the comments 👇

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