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Spring into our sites and get ready to discover the season in full bloom. From April through to September, our historic sites are ready to welcome you with vibrant colours, longer days and action packed events.
Wander through our castles and abbeys from Caerlaverock to Dunfermline, and create the perfect day out. Whether it’s a sunny morning or a breezy afternoon, there’s always something new to see.
We can’t wait to share Scotland’s spring magic with you!
Explore a vibrant line-up of events for 2026! Get ready for the knights as they make their way to Linlithgow and Caerlaverock with spectacular jousting this summer. Don’t also miss your chance to see our biggest re-enactment event as we host Celebration of the Centuries at Fort George.
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, 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 for conservation works
The grounds and visitor centre (exhibition, shop & toilets) are open
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry
No access to the West range, outer stair, North West & East towers
The Visitor Centre is closed to allow for major redevelopment
The castle is closed for conservation works
The grounds and visitor centre open
Some restrictions in place
The castle is closed for conservation works
Access to grounds only
The abbey is closed for conservation works
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
Some minor restrictions in place
Some restrictions in place
Tickets often sell out in advance. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry
Book tickets
Some restrictions in place
Tickets for the ferry need to be purchased via Maid of the Forth or Forth Boat Tours
Book tickets
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry
Access to the Abbey Church is through the east processional door.
Visits to the house are by guided tour
Some restrictions in place
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry
Visitors can access the majority of the ground floor
The castle is free to visit while there is limited access
Visits by guided tour only
We recommended booking online in advance to guarantee entry
Some access restrictions in place
Much of the abbey, grounds, cloister and museum are open to visitors
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry
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
Some restrictions in place
You can visit the grounds, cloister area and much of the nave, though some access restrictions remain in place
Some restrictions in place
Access to grounds only
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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