at our iconic historical sites
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.
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 programmeDon’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.
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.
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.
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.
Book tickets
Open, some restrictions in place
Access to the Abbey Church is through the east processional door.
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 no access to 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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