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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Open Saturdays & Sundays only Dumbarton Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays only while we carry out planned improvements.
Date(s):
Monday 27 January - Friday 21 February
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café closure Fort George North & Grampian
The café is closed for essential maintenance.
Date(s):
Monday 10 February - Wednesday 26 February
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Closed on Tue 18 Feb Dryburgh Abbey Scottish Borders
The abbey will be closed on Tuesday 18 February.
Date(s):
Tuesday 18 February
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Closed 22-28 February The Blackhouse, Arnol Western Isles
The Blackhouse will be closed from Saturday 22 February to Friday 28 February.
Date(s):
Saturday 22 February - Friday 28 February
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Essential maintenance Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
The Prisons of War including Dury’s Battery (Prison Yard) will be closed from Monday 24 February to Friday 28 February.
Date(s):
Monday 24 February - Friday 28 February
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Conservation work Drumcoltran Tower Dumfries & Galloway
Closed from Monday 17 March until Friday 21 March.
Date(s):
Monday 17 March - Friday 21 March
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Conservation work Carnasserie Castle Central & West
From Monday 17 March until Friday 4 April, we'll be carrying out high-level masonry inspections. The castle will still be open for you to enjoy, but there might be some minor access restrictions.
Date(s):
Monday 17 March - Friday 4 April