Check for closures
Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather, essential maintenance work, and other reasons outwith our control.
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 contact the ticketing team.
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 and maintenance works will continue to be listed on this page.
Stirling Castle
The car park is closed to all vehicles except coaches and those requiring accessible parking. Please check the 'Plan your visit' tab for alternatives.
Restricted access Holyrood Park
The High Road is currently closed to motor traffic. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists can still access the road
Closed Blackhouse, Arnol
The Blackhouse is currently closed for annual thatching, reopening on Tuesday 6 October.
Closed due to weather Lochleven Castle
The castle may have to close this weekend due to forecast high winds. Please phone the site before travelling.
Date(s)
Saturday 26 September 2026 - Sunday 27 September 2026
Closed due to weather Inchmahome Priory
The site may have to close this weekend due to forecast high winds. Please phone the site before travelling.
Date(s)
Saturday 26 September 2026 - Sunday 27 September 2026
Closed Elgin Cathedral
The site will be closed on Sunday 27 September.
Date(s)
Closed on Sunday 27 September 2026
Restricted access Rothesay Castle
The Great Hall will be closed from 1pm until 3.30pm on Sunday 27 September.
Date(s)
Closed on Sunday 27 September 2026
Access to grounds only Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace
Only the grounds will be open on Tuesday 29 September.
Date(s)
Closed on Tuesday 29 September 2026
Craigmillar Castle
Closing at 2.30pm on Saturday 3 October. (last entry 2pm)
