For a trip from Inverness to Culloden Battlefield, head east from the city via the A9 and B9006. The site’s open battlefield and visitor centre offer a way to explore the landscape and history of the Battle of Culloden, fought on 16 April 1746.
If you are arranging the start of your trip, how to get from Inverness Airport to Inverness covers the airport-to-city journey.
- Location: 5 miles east of Inverness, off the A9/B9006.
- Battlefield: open daily throughout the year.
- Visitor centre: daily hours vary by season; last entry is before closing.
- Access: battlefield trails have a hard surface and slopes, and may become muddy in wet weather.
How far is Culloden Battlefield from Inverness?
Culloden Battlefield is 5 miles east of Inverness, with the road approach via the A9 and B9006. The National Trust for Scotland gives the address as Culloden, Inverness IV2 5EU.
The site lies on reconstituted moorland and grazing land in the parish of Croy and Dalcross. The battle took place on 16 April 1746, and the open landscape remains central to understanding the setting of the fighting. For another historic site near Inverness, Clava Cairns from Inverness is a separate visit to plan.
How do you get from Inverness to Culloden Battlefield?
Driving from Inverness, follow the A9/B9006 approach toward Culloden. The car park can be limited at peak times, so allow for that when planning your arrival.
Public transport and taxi details can change, so check the relevant operator’s current information before choosing those options. For bus planning, use Stagecoach’s official information to confirm the service and timetable for your day. The hotel is about a 15-minute drive from Culloden Battlefield; Glen Mhor rooms in Inverness are one starting point for planning the outing.
What can you expect at the battlefield and visitor centre?
Culloden combines an outdoor battlefield landscape with a visitor centre and shop. You can spend time on the trails and then visit the centre, keeping in mind that the outdoor paths and indoor facilities have different hours.
The battlefield sits on open moorland and grazing land. The trails have a hard surface and slopes; in inclement weather, they can become muddy and difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. If you notice something that does not look right while on the battlefield during normal business hours, call the visitor centre on 01463 796090.
Culloden Battlefield tickets, opening hours and access
- Hours
- they are open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 from 2 March to 1 November, with last en
The battlefield is open daily throughout the year. The visitor centre and shop have seasonal hours: they are open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 from 2 March to 1 November, with last entry at 16:30. The National Trust for Scotland gives the adult visitor-centre admission price as £12.50. Admission to its places is free for members.
Parking costs £5.00 and is free for National Trust for Scotland members. As hours, prices and parking arrangements can change, check the official site before you go.
How much time should you allow for Culloden Battlefield?
Allow time for both the outdoor battlefield and the visitor centre, and plan around the centre’s last-entry time rather than its closing time. A visit later in the day may leave less time inside the centre, while wet weather can make the trails slower and harder to navigate.
If you are driving, consider the possibility of limited parking at peak times. For the outdoor portion, the sloped trails and changing ground conditions are worth factoring into your schedule, especially if wheelchair access is important.
FAQs
Where is Culloden Battlefield?
It is 5 miles east of Inverness, off the A9/B9006. Its address is Culloden, Inverness IV2 5EU.
Is Culloden Battlefield open every day?
Yes. The battlefield is open daily throughout the year, while visitor-centre and shop hours vary by season.
How much is admission to the visitor centre?
The listed adult admission price is £12.50. National Trust for Scotland members receive free admission to its places.
Are the battlefield trails wheelchair accessible?
The trails have a hard surface and slopes, but can become muddy and difficult to navigate in a wheelchair during inclement weather.