Castle Stuart

About Castle Stuart

Castle Stuart is a beautifully restored 17th-century tower house on the southern shore of the Moray Firth, just east of Inverness. The castle was originally built around 1625 by the Earl of Moray and has a notorious reputation for being haunted — legend holds that three chambers were offered to anyone brave enough to sleep there, with fatal consequences each time. Today the castle operates as a luxury accommodation and golf resort, home to Castle Stuart Golf Links, regularly rated among the top links courses in the world and host to the Scottish Open. The castle exterior and golf course can be viewed from the approach road, and the golf course itself is open to visitors who book tee times.

Highlights

17th-century tower house

Golf resort with world-class links course

Views over Moray Firth

Haunted reputation (three ghost rooms)

Historic Stuart family seat

🚐 Motorhome Tip The castle is a private residence and golf resort — interior access by hotel/golf booking only. The approach road gives good views of the tower house exterior. Inverness Airport is adjacent; motorhomes should use the main road laybys rather than the resort entrance for photography.

Getting There

On the B9039 east of Inverness, 2 miles past Inverness Airport. Follow signs for Castle Stuart Golf Links.

Best Time to Visit

Year round. Golf season is April–October. The Moray Firth views are lovely at any time.

Nearby Attractions

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Quick Facts

Region Inverness-shire

Type 🏰 Castle

Duration 1–2 hours

Admission 🎟️ Private — grounds viewable from road; golf resort open to visitors

For MH ✅ Friendly

NC500 Mile ~8

OS Grid NH 748 497

Website Official site →

Directions Open in Google Maps →

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