In line with Scottish Government restrictions, our visitor centre and toilet facilities are closed. The battlefield remains open daily. Please see the Planning Your Visit section for more information.
Getting here
Culloden is 5 miles east of Inverness, off the A9/B9006. Follow the brown signs to Culloden.
Opening times
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Visitor Centre
- Current period1 Jan–early May, closed Early May–31 May, Wed–Sun, 10.00–16.00 1 Jun–30 Sept, daily, 09.00–17.00 1 Oct–23 Dec, Wed–Sun, 10.00–16.00 24 Dec–3 Jan 2022, closed
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Battlefield
- Current period1 Jan–31 Dec, daily
Entry prices
- Adult
- £11.00
- Family
- £27.00
- One adult family
- £22.00
- Concession
- £9.50
Planning your visit
We want you to enjoy your visit to Culloden – your safety is our priority. This means we’ve had to make some changes so that we can keep everyone safe. Please read our Guide on what to expect before you set off.
This property is part of the ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme, which means we have carried out an official COVID-19 risk assessment to check we have everything in place to reopen safely.
Pre-booking
We have to limit the numbers of visitors in Culloden Visitor Centre at any one time so that we avoid overcrowding and ensure physical distancing. We also want to try and avoid long queues of traffic at the entrance.
We have set up a pre-booking system to make your arrival at Culloden easier and safer.
We strongly advise that you pre-book before travelling to Culloden. If you do not pre-book, we cannot guarantee entry to the visitor centre and you may be turned away.
Book your time slot to arrive at Culloden Visitor Centre
For a visit to the museum and battlefield we recommend approximately 2 hours to make the most of your trip, although avid history fans can easily spend 3–4 hours on site.
Community Thank You Day
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November
If you have an IV, AB, KW or PH postcode, you can come and see the battlefield and exhibition for free, as well as enjoy the chance to see presentations and animal talks, and explore a Christmas fair!
In order to manage numbers, we ask that you book your time slot for the museum. Simply select the total number of adult and child tickets that you require for your group to secure your space.
Drones are not allowed over the battlefield.
Every penny spent on site, from the car park to the café, goes back into helping us conserve the battlefield and protecting our heritage for the future.
Facilities & access
We provide wheelchairs, free of charge.
Powered scooters can be borrowed to tour the battlefield.
We have created a detailed Accessibility Guide for Culloden to assist with your visit.
Independent visitor reviews of accessibility at Culloden can be found on the Euan’s Guide website.
There are designated disabled bays in the car park.
We have display information in audio and large print. We have information in audio and large print.
We have display information in audio and large print. We have information in audio and large print.
Cycle racks are available.
There is level access from the main entrance to the:
- Café
- Ticket/information desk
- Accessible toilet
- Shop
There are large spaces for coaches and motor homes in the car park.
Dogs are welcome on the battlefield but please keep them under close control and pick up after them. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the visitor centre.
A guided tour of the battlefield with one of our expert guides is included in the cost of admission.
We have a hearing loop throughout the visitor centre.
We have display information in large print.
Car parking is free for members of the National Trust for Scotland. For non-members there is a Pay & Display charge.
Motorcycle bays are also available.
There is level access from the main entrance to the:
- Café
- Ticket/information desk
- Accessible toilet
- Shop