We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Short-term closures are listed below. If you have an urgent enquiry related to a site closure and your booking over the weekend or a bank holiday please email ticketing@hes.scot.
Dunblane Cathedral, Glasgow Cathedral and parts of Dunfermline Abbey and Palace are working churches and opening hours may vary due to private services and events. Please check their site information for details of these closures. Any closures due to weather, maintenance works etc will continue to be listed on this page.
Check for longer term closures (e.g. conservation work).
Current unexpected and short term closures
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Closed due to weather Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement Shetland Isles
Due to high winds, Jarlshof will be closed on Saturday 11 April
Date(s):
Saturday 11 April
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Closed due to weather Lochleven Castle Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
Lochleven Castle is closed due to high winds on Saturday 11 April
High winds are forecast for this weekend (11 & 12 April), which may mean we can't run the boat to the castle.
Before you travel, please call to check if sailings are going ahead 07836 313 769
Date(s):
Saturday 11 April
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Restricted access Dunblane Cathedral Central & West
The Cathedral will open at the later time of 14:30 on 11 April
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Essential maintenance Arbroath Abbey Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
The upper level of the visitor centre is currently closed. Entry is by donation while this restriction is in place
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Restricted access Dunfermline Abbey and Palace Kingdom of Fife
The palace is currently closed, but the rest of the abbey is open to explore.
The Abbey Church is a working church and opening hours may vary due to services and events. Please check the 'Prices & times' tab for details
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Closed Lochranza Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle is currently closed for essential maintenance. We hope to be able to reopen on Tuesday 14 April.
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Restricted access Stirling Castle Central & West
On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April, the castle will be hosting its Unicorn event. Please note that parking on the esplanade will not be available during this time, except for visitors with Blue Badges.
We recommend planning your journey in advance. Please check the 'Getting here' tab for information on local park and ride services and travelling to the castle by public transport.
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Closed Mousa Broch Shetland Isles
Closed until Monday 13 April
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Closed Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace Central & West
Closed on Wednesday 15 April.
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Closed St Vigeans Stones and Museum Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
Closed on Friday 17 April.
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Restricted access Urquhart Castle North & Grampian
The castle will close at the earlier time of 6pm on Thursday 16 April (last entry 5pm) and will open at the later time of 11.15am on Friday 17 April.
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Closed Smailholm Tower Scottish Borders
Closed from Monday 20 April, reopening on Friday 8 May.
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Closed Dunblane Cathedral Central & West
Closed on Tuesday 21 April
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Closed due to weather Inchmahome Priory Central & West
High winds are forecast for this weekend (11 & 12 April), which may mean we can't run the boat to the priory.
Before you travel, please call to check if sailings are going ahead 07388 709 398.
Date(s):
Saturday 11 April - Sunday 12 April
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Essential maintenance Whithorn Priory and Museum Dumfries & Galloway
The crypt vaults are currently closed for essential maintenance.
Date(s):
Friday 10 April - Tuesday 14 April