Boleskine House & Urquhart Castle Experience

at The Beastie Boats

Inverness Available from Thu 16 Jul to Wed 30 Sept

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Book Beastie Boats tickets & enjoy the Boleskine House and Urquhart Castle Experience on Loch Ness

Ready for a Highland day out with serious story power? The Boleskine House & Urquhart Castle Experience brings together two iconic Loch Ness landmarks with a scenic Beastie Boats trip across the water.

  • Spend the morning visiting Boleskine House, one of the most talked-about historic buildings on Loch Ness
  • Head to Foyers Pier and travel across Loch Ness with Beastie Boats
  • Arrive at Urquhart Castle by boat for a properly memorable Highland entrance
  • Explore the world-famous castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness
  • Enjoy a 5-hour experience combining history, mystery, scenery and time on the water

Boleskine House & Urquhart Castle Experience:

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • First Meeting Point: Boleskine House, Foyers, Inverness, IV2 6XT
  • Second Meeting Point: Beastie Boats, Foyers Pier, Foyers, Inverness, IV2 6YB
  • Tickets Include: Access to Boleskine House, return boat trip from Foyers Pier to Urquhart Castle and access to Urquhart Castle
  • Please note: Guests should arrive at least 30 minutes before the experience and plan travel in advance
  • What to wear: Warm clothing is recommended, as Loch Ness can feel chilly even on warmer days

Explore Boleskine House before cruising across Loch Ness

Your experience begins at Boleskine House, set on the south side of Loch Ness. This historic Highland landmark is known for its fascinating past, striking lochside location and strong sense of mystery, making it a brilliant starting point for a day of discovery.

After your visit, you’ll make your way to Foyers Pier to continue the experience with Beastie Boats. From here, you’ll set off across Loch Ness towards Urquhart Castle, travelling through one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes from the best seat in the house: the water.

Travel to the world-famous Urquhart Castle by boat

The boat trip takes you from Foyers Pier to Urquhart Castle, giving you direct access to one of the most recognisable historic sites on Loch Ness. Arriving by boat adds a proper sense of occasion, with castle ruins, Highland hills and open water all part of the view.

  • Travel from Foyers Pier to Urquhart Castle and back again with Beastie Boats
  • Take in Loch Ness scenery from the water
  • Visit Urquhart Castle as part of your ticket
  • Enjoy a relaxed sightseeing experience with plenty of Highland atmosphere
  • Return to Foyers Pier after your castle visit

If you’re looking for things to do on Loch Ness that go beyond the usual sightseeing stop, this experience makes a full day of it. Book your Boleskine House & Urquhart Castle Experience with Beastie Boats today and get ready for history, scenery and a bit of Loch Ness magic.

Location

1st Boleskine House

General Wade's Military Road,
Inverness,
Inverness-shire,
IV2 6XT
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2nd Foyers Pier

Loch Ness,
Inverness,
Inverness-shire,
IV2 6YB
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Facilities
  • Light refreshments available
  • Life jackets supplied
More Info
Are The Beastie Boats tours wheelchair accessible?

Due to the nature of the vessel, The Beastie Boats are not wheelchair accessible at this time. 

What age are The Beastie Boats suitable for?

The Beastie Boats provide RIB experiences in Inverness suitable for ages 5+ only. 

Is there food and drink available with The Beastie Boats tours?

The Beastie Boats depart from Foyers Pier in Inverness.

  • At Foyers Pier you will find The Pier Cafe, offering hot & cold drinks and light refreshments.
  • For something more substantial, Cameron’s tearoom is a short drive away.
What time should you arrive for The Beastie Boats experiences?

It is essential that you check in with the team at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to ensure you’re properly kitted out and ready to go, and to avoid impacting any other planned tours.

What should you wear for The Beastie Boats experiences?

The team recommend wrapping up warm for your unique Loch Ness experience - even the warmest days in the Highlands can have a chill, especially in the middle of the loch!

You will also be provided with a life jacket upon arrival.

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