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 Lochleven Castle Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
The castle is currently closed due to high winds.
Date(s):
Sunday 22 June - Tuesday 24 June
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Only open on Saturday and Sundays Dumbarton Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays only, between 19 and 29 June.
Date(s):
Wednesday 18 June - Sunday 29 June
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Closed Huntly Castle North & Grampian
The castle will be closed on Monday 23 June.
Date(s):
Monday 23 June
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Closed Smailholm Tower Scottish Borders
The tower will be closed on Thursday 26 June.
Date(s):
Thursday 26 June 2025
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Restricted access Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
Craigmillar Castle will be closed from Wednesday 9 July to Thursday 10 July.
Date(s):
Wednesday 9 July - Thursday 10 July
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Restricted access Bishop's and Earl's Palaces, Kirkwall Orkney Isles
The upper floor of the Great Hall and the Lair's bedchamber (Earl's Palace) and the upper level of Moosie Tower (Bishop's Palace) are currently closed.
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Access to grounds only Hackness Martello Tower and Battery Orkney Isles
Hackness is currently closed. You can still access the exterior of the monument.
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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.