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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Historic Scotland@welovehistoryUPDATE 🌧 Due to the weather, the work planned for today has been postponed. Queen's Drive will now be closed between Dynamic Earth & St Leonard’s from 9.30am-1.30pm on Thursday 18 August. Tomorrow's closure remains in place. #HSclosure @edintravel https://t.co/4Fl3eemlCR
16 August 2022 - 10:33 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Due to essential works, the section of Queens Drive between Dynamic Earth & St Leonard’s roundabout will be close tomorrow (Tue 16 Aug, 9.30am-1.30pm) On Wed 17 Aug, the section between St Leonards roundabout & Duddingston Village will close 9.30am-3.30pm #HSclosure @edintravel
15 August 2022 - 12:18 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Hi folks, if you're planning to visit Dunblane Cathedral on Tuesday (16 August), just a wee heads up that we'll be opening at the later time of 1.30pm. #HSclosure
14 August 2022 - 15:01 -
Edinburgh Castle@edinburghcastleUnfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Red Coat Cafe will remain closed today (14.08), however we will be serving drinks outside and The Queen Anne Tearoom remains open #HSclosure
14 August 2022 - 09:56 -
Edinburgh Castle@edinburghcastle
Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control the Redcoat Café will be closed today, but will be serving cold drinks out front. Apologies for any inconvenience. #HSclosure
13 August 2022 - 12:48 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control the Redcoat Café at Edinburgh Castle will be closed today, but will be serving cold drinks out front. Apologies for any inconvenience. #HSclosure
13 August 2022 - 12:46 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Did you know that the Book of Deer contains the oldest body of #Gaelic writing in Scotland? 📚 The book was probably kept in Deer Abbey’s library. Deer Abbey is closed from Sat 13 Aug to Sat 20 Aug, but you can plan your visit here: https://t.co/obIZZ9mEcz #HSclosure
12 August 2022 - 10:57 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Planning some northern castle-bagging this weekend? A heads up that Corgarff Castle will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 13 August) and Kildrummy Castle will be closed on Sunday (14 August) #HSclosure
12 August 2022 - 10:24 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
A heads up for visitors in Orkney, unfortunately the Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces in Kirkwall will be closed today (Tuesday 9 August). Sorry for any inconvenience. #HSclosure
9 August 2022 - 10:32