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Storm Éowyn update for Sat 25 and Sun 26 Jan: our maintenance teams around the country will be busy checking sites following the storm and this may take some time. Weather warnings also remain for parts of the country.

If you're planning to visit a staffed site, please call ahead first to check if it's open. For unstaffed sites, check local travel news before starting your journey.

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Unforgettable experiences

at our iconic historical sites

New Year adventures

Ready to plan an adventure for 2025? Come along and breathe in the fresh air that surrounds our castles, cathedrals, and abbeys.  

Wrap up warm and take in Scotland’s history; cosy up in a great hall or enjoy a hot drink in one of our cafés.

Join in on our amazing calendar of events, from guided walks to fascinating exhibitions across the country.

We can't wait to welcome you.

Events

Explore a vibrant line-up of events for the start of 2025! On Saturday 25 January, we take a fun journey delving into the legacy of our national Bard Robert Burns at Edinburgh & Stirling Castles.

Check out our events programme

Book ahead

Don’t miss out! To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking tickets online in advance to guarantee entry to our sites. This is essential when planning a visit to some of our busiest sites including Blackness Castle, Doune Castle, Edinburgh 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. The pass includes entry to the sites mentioned below. Visits must be booked in advance.

Visiting us

We are pleased that many of our sites are open again. While some of the buildings may be closed, the grounds can still be enjoyed by all. Please check individual listings for more information. For our ticketed sites, we do recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry.

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Many of our unstaffed sites are open

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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Still have questions?

Take a look at our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about visiting our sites

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