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 Crookston Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle will be closed from Saturday 19 April to Sunday 4 May.
Date(s):
Saturday 19 April - Sunday 4 May
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Essential maintenance Spynie Palace North & Grampian
The palace is closed due to a power cut.
Date(s):
Wednesday 23 April - TBC
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Closed St Vigeans Stones and Museum Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
St Vigeans Stones and Museum is closed on Monday 28 April.
Date(s):
Monday 28 April - Monday 28 April
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Essential maintenance The Blackhouse, Arnol Western Isles
Closed from Monday 28 April until Wednesday 21 May.
Date(s):
Monday 28 April - Wednesday 21 May
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Visitor centre closed Sat 3 May Broch of Gurness Orkney Isles
The visitor centre at the Broch of Gurness will be closed on Saturday 3 May. The rest of the sit will be open as usual.
Date(s):
Saturday 3 May
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Conservation work The Blackhouse, Arnol Western Isles
The Blackhouse will be closed for thatching maintenance and stone repairs from Monday 5 to Saturday 17 May.
Date(s):
Monday 5 May - Saturday 17 May
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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. Specialist geo-engineers will conduct further analysis, with updates to follow.
Date(s):
Saturday 15 March - tbc