Plan your next adventure
Step into summer and plan exciting days out at sites across Scotland.
Get ready to explore captivating castles, awesome abbeys, fantastic forts, and so much more – from Orkney to Dumfries. Come rain or shine, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Explore our amazing line-up of events for the months ahead! Join us at Linlithgow Palace for our popular Spectacular Jousting, on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June. Prepare to hear the thundering of hooves and the see clash of lances as the knights take to the arena for this spectacular show!
Check out our events programmeDon’t miss out! To save and avoid missing out, we recommend booking tickets online in advance to guarantee entry to our sites. Booking in advance is essential when planning a visit to some of our busiest sites including Blackness Castle, Doune Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Inchmahome Priory, Lochleven Castle, Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, Skara Brae, Stirling Castle, and Urquhart Castle.
Explore iconic sites and Scotland's fascinating history with our Explorer Pass - a great and easy way to visit many of our properties! The pass is valid for 14 consecutive days and includes entry to the sites listed on our Explorer Pass page. Visits must be booked in advance.
We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. Please check individual listings for more information.
The grounds and visitor centre (exhibition, shop & toilets) are open. The abbey is closed while conservation works take place.
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.
There is currently no visitor access to the West range, outer stair and North West and East towers.
The Visitor Centre is closed to allow for major redevelopment
Some restrictions in place
There is currently no visitor access to the Guard House, South Entrance and De Vaux range
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry
Free of charge, donations welcome
Some restrictions in place
Book tickets
Tickets often sell out in advance. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
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Open, some restrictions in place
Access to the Abbey Church is through the east processional door.
Kisimul Castle is closed
You can explore the visitor engagement centre at Castlebay Community Hall and you can also get closer to the castle by taking a short boat trip into Castlebay.
Book a boat trip
Some restrictions in place
Visits by guided tour only. Due to limited capacity, it is recommended to reserve your visit online to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment.
The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open. There is currently no visitor access to the abbey church
There is currently no access to the mine, countermine and foretower
The grounds of the cathedral are open, free of charge. St Rule's Tower and the Museum are currently closed.
We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
There is currently no visitor access to the east tower and doocot.
We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
From standing stones to castle grounds, many of the sites in our care are open to visit for free. Be sure to check a site is open before you travel.
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Take a look at our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about visiting our sites
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