For information about sites closed due to conservation work, visit our page detailing the ongoing inspection programme and find out what sites have recently reopened on our History Awaits page.
Follow us on Twitter @welovehistory and check the hashtag #HSclosure for short notice closures due to adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control.
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Edinburgh Castle@edinburghcastlePlease note that the Royal Scots and Royal Regiment of Scotland Museum is closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. #HSclosure
6 October 2022 - 10:47 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistoryThe winds are battering Orkney again this morning (Thursday 6 October), so we've had to close Skara Brae. You can still pop into the visitor centre for a cuppa, a scone, and a wee browse of the shop. We'll review the situation at lunchtime. #HSclosure
6 October 2022 - 10:08 -
Edinburgh Castle@edinburghcastle
Please note that due to an Annual Commemoration Service, the Scottish National War Memorial will be closed until 1pm tomorrow (Thurs 6 Oct). #HSclosure
5 October 2022 - 10:00 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Dryburgh Abbey will be closed today (Monday 3 October). The serene ruins by the Tweed will be open for you to explore the rest of the week 👉 https://t.co/b67Ib23fDo #HSclosure
3 October 2022 - 11:50 -
Edinburgh Castle@edinburghcastle
Just to let you know that the Queen Anne Tea Rooms will be closed tomorrow (Sat 1 Oct) all day due to a wedding. #HSclosure
30 September 2022 - 17:25 -
Edinburgh Castle@edinburghcastle
Hi Ben, there's currently no plans for a closure tomorrow but keep an eye on our channels or #HSclosure for updates should the high winds resume.
30 September 2022 - 15:29 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Unfortunately, Craigmillar Castle is closed for the rest of today (Fri 30 Sep) due to the weather. (📸Imagine Craigmillar Castle looks like this but with lots of wind and rain, and angry clouds!) #HSclosure
30 September 2022 - 14:41 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Good news in all this wind and rain: Dunstaffnage Castle is open again! #HSclosure
30 September 2022 - 14:37 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Maeshowe will also be closed for the rest of today (Friday 30 September) due to the adverse weather in Orkney #HSclosure
30 September 2022 - 11:43 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Unfortunately, Edinburgh Castle will remain closed for the rest of today (Fri 30 Sep) due to high winds. All ticket holders will be emailed with further information. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. #HSclosure https://t.co/KmYgSKwsTw
30 September 2022 - 11:05