Join us
Explore Scotland’s history - become a member today!
Discover Scotland’s rich history and landscapes with our membership. With access to the country’s most iconic landmarks, including its castles, abbeys, cathedrals, you can create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
So why wait? Sign up for a Membership today and start planning your next visit.
Membership Includes:
- Free entry to Historic Scotland sites
- Free entry to daytime events
- Free entry to members’ exclusive events
- A digital membership card, making entry to our sites a breeze. Available via the HS app
- Discounts in our cafés and shops (including our online shop Stòr)
- A free quarterly members’ magazine delivered to your door or online
- A members' guide to help plan your next visit
- Members’ podcasts with exclusive historic stories
- Member exclusive History Hunt cards to collect
- Support for Conservation - protecting Scotland’s heritage for future generations
- Free entry to heritage attractions on the Isle of Man (Manx National Heritage). Half price entry to over 500 heritage attractions in England (English Heritage*) and Wales (Cadw*) in your first year. Free entry for all renewal and life members
- Please note that we do not offer reciprocal admission to National Trust properties.
* See FAQs for details.
Life Membership Benefits
Enjoy all standard benefits, plus:
- Guest Allowance: each life member can take 2 adults, or up to 6 accompanying children (aged 7-15yrs) OR a combination of 1 adult and up to 3 accompanying children as guests to Historic Scotland attractions free of charge.
- Free entry to over 500 heritage attractions in England (English Heritage), Wales (Cadw) and heritage sites on the Isle of Man (Manx National Heritage). At English Heritage and Cadw sites, the guest allowance is 1 adult or 6 children. At Manx National Heritage sites the allowance is for 6 accompanying children.
Prices
Categories and prices
Pay for annual Membership by Direct Debit in 12 monthly instalments or annually and save 10% on the card price (UK bank account holders only).
Our memberships are flexible and affordable, so you can choose the type that’s right for you. We have options for:
| Category | Card | Direct Debit Annual | Direct Debit Monthly |
| Adult (one person 25-64yrs) | £67.50 | £60.00 | £5.00 |
| Adult plus children (one person 16-64yrs, plus up to 6 children (7-15yrs) in your family group) | £72.50 | £65.00 | £5.41 |
| Two adults (two people 25-64yrs) | £117.50 | £105.00 | £8.75 |
| Two adults plus children (two people 16-64yrs, plus up to 6 children (7-15yrs) per card in your family group) | £122.50 | £110.00 | £9.16 |
| Concession (one person 65yrs+, full-time student, in receipt of state benefit, Serving Member of British Armed Forces) | £54.00 | £48.00 | £4.00 |
| Concession plus children (one person 65yrs+, full-time student, in receipt of state benefit, Serving Member of British Armed Forces; plus up to 6 children (7-15yrs) in your family group) | £59.00 | £53.00 | £4.41 |
| Two concessions (one or both are aged 65yrs+, full-time student, in receipt of state benefit, Serving Member of British Armed Forces) | £94.00 | £84.00 | £7.00 |
| Two concessions plus children (one or both are aged 65yrs+, full-time student, in receipt of state benefit, Serving Member of British Armed Forces, plus up to 6 children (7-15yrs) per card in your family group) | £99.00 | £89.00 | £7.41 |
| Young person (one person 16-24yrs) | £40.00 | £36.00 | £3.00 |
| Single Life (one person 16-64yrs) | £1,550.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Joint Life (two people 16-64yrs) | £2,050.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Senior Life (one person 65yrs+) | £950.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Joint Senior Life (two people 65yrs+) | £1,250.00 | N/A | N/A |
If you are visiting Scotland for a short time consider our Explorer Pass
Gift Membership
Give the gift of Membership
Give the past as a present this Christmas! With a Historic Scotland gift membership your loved ones can enjoy exploring over 5,000 years of Scottish history! From castles and abbeys to cathedrals and gardens, there's so much to look forward to. Gift membership also helps protect Scotland's heritage for future generations.
Once ordered, we will put together a gift membership pack that will be sent directly to the recipient, and you can make the present extra special by adding your own personal message.
If you are a Historic Scotland member, please log in to receive your 20% discount.
The gift recipient will receive:
- free access to Stirling, Edinburgh and Urquhart Castles and heritage attractions across Scotland
- free entry to daytime events at our sites
- a 20% discount in our Historic Scotland shops at our attractions and our online shop
- a 10% discount in our cafés
- a free quarterly members’ magazine
- a membership pack, including membership cards and a handbook
- Free entry to heritage attractions on the Isle of Man (Manx National Heritage). Half price entry to over 500 heritage attractions in England (English Heritage) and Wales (Cadw) in your first year. Free entry for all renewal and life members
- Please note that we do not offer reciprocal admission to National Trust properties
Contact us
Need Help? We’re here for you
Our Membership Team is here to support you with any questions, updates, or feedback.
Email: members@hes.scot
Telephone: 0131 668 8999
Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Our office is closed weekends and public holidays.
You can also check our FAQs for quick answers to common questions.
The benefits
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Free admission
Free admission to Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles and heritage attractions across Scotland
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Preserve our heritage
Help preserve Scotland’s heritage now and for future generations
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Retail and cafe discounts
A 20% discount in our shops (on site and online) and a 10% discount in our cafes
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Free magazine
Our magazine delivered to your door every three months
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Free Events
Free entry to events at our sites
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Entry to other attractions
Discounted entry to Manx, English Heritage and Cadw sites (does not incl National Trust)