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 Caerlaverock Castle for our popular Spectacular Jousting, on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July. 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 abbey is closed while conservation works take place
The grounds and visitor centre (exhibition, shop & toilets) are open
Open, some restrictions in place
Open, some restrictions in place
Upper floor of the Great Hall, Lair's bedchamber (Earl's Palace) and upper level of Moosie Tower (Bishop's Palace) are currently closed
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
Open, some restrictions in place
The gatehouse, cloisters, nave and shop are open
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
Open, some minor restrictions in place
Open, some restrictions in place
Open, some restrictions in place
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
The shop, museum and grounds are open
Open, some restrictions in place
Access to the Abbey Church is through the east processional door.
The castle is closed for conservation works
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
Open, some restrictions in place
Grounds accessible, but no access inside
Visits by guided tour only
Due to limited capacity, it is recommended to reserve your visit online to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment
There is currently no visitor access to the abbey church
The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open
Open, some restrictions in place
There is currently no access to foretower, mine or countermine
St Rule's Tower and the museum are currently closed
The grounds are open, free of charge
We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Open, some restrictions in place
Access to the grounds, cloister and much of the nave only
There is currently no visitor access to the east tower and doocot.
Visits by guided tour only
We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Open, some restrictions in place
You can visit the grounds, cloister area and much of the nave
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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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