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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Access to grounds only Hackness Martello Tower and Battery Orkney Isles
Hackness is currently closed and will reopen on Monday 2 June. You can still access the exterior of the monument.
Date(s):
Thursday 8 May 2025 - Monday 2 June
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Restricted access Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
Due to a technical issue, there is currently no wheelchair access to Glasgow Cathedral.
Date(s):
Tuesday 13 May
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Essential maintenance The Blackhouse, Arnol Western Isles
The Blackhouse will be closed for thatching maintenance and stone repairs until Monday 9 June.
Date(s):
Monday 28 April - Monday 9 June
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Restricted access Holyrood Park Edinburgh & Lothians
Rock inspections at Samson's Ribs in Holyrood Park have revealed a risk of rock fall. Consequently, as a precaution, Duddingston Low Road and footpath is closed to all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Following independent advice from our geo-engineers, we are working to put further public protection solutions in place and consider options to safely reinstate access.
Date(s):
Saturday 15 March - tbc
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Possible weather closures on 25 and 26 May Inchmahome Priory Central & West
With high winds forecast on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May we may have to cancel sailings to the priory on these days. Please phone us on 07388 709 398 to check your booking before you travel.
Date(s):
Sunday 25 May - Monday 26 May
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Possible weather closure on Sun 25 May. Lochleven Castle Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
With high winds forecast on Sunday 25 May we may have to cancel sailings to the castle. Please phone us on 07836 313 769 to check your booking before you travel.
Date(s):
Sunday 25 May