History Awaits!

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History to shout about

Step into spring 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!

Events

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 programme

Book ahead

Don’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.

Visiting us

We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. Please check individual listings for more information.

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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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