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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Car park closure Dumbarton Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
Due to road works between until Wednesday 19 March, the main road and castle car park will be unavailable to visitors.
Date(s):
Saturday 8 March - Wednesday 19 March
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Conservation work Caerlaverock Castle Dumfries & Galloway
The visitor centre will open at the later time of 11am on Monday 17 March.
The interior of the castle is closed for conservation works. The visitor centre and grounds remain open and our site staff are still on hand to answer any questions.
There will be a full site closure on Thursday 20 March.Date(s):
Due to re-open Spring 2025
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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
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Closed Crookston Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle will be closed from Monday 17 to Monday 24 March.
Date(s):
Monday 17 March - Monday 24 March
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Conservation work Drumcoltran Tower Dumfries & Galloway
The tower will be closed for inspections from Monday 17 to Friday 21 March.
Date(s):
Monday 17 March - Friday 21 March
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Closing early Dryburgh Abbey Scottish Borders
On Monday 17 March, the abbey closes at 2.15pm.
Date(s):
17 March - 17 March
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Closed The Blackhouse, Arnol Western Isles
Closed from Saturday 15 March until, including, Tuesday 18 March.
Date(s):
Saturday 15 March - Tuesday 18 March
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Visitor Centre closed Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement Shetland Isles
Visitor Centre is closed until Thursday 20 March.
Date(s):
Tuesday 18 March - Thursday 20 March
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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.
The High Road will be closed from 09.30am until 11.30am on Wednesday 19 March.
Date(s):
Saturday 15 March - tbc
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Closed Huntingtower Castle Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
The castle will be closed on Wednesday 19 March.
Date(s):
Wednesday 19 March
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Private service Dunblane Cathedral Central & West
The Cathedral will be closed on the morning of 21 March due to a private service. It will reopen in the afternoon.
Date(s):
Friday 21 March (morning only)
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Closed New Abbey Corn Mill Dumfries & Galloway
The mill will be closed from Friday 21 to Saturday 29 March.
Date(s):
Friday 21 March - Saturday 29 March
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Closed Maeshowe Chambered Cairn Orkney Isles
Maeshowe and the visitor centre will be closed on the afternoon of Sunday 23 March. The tours at 10am and noon will still take place.
Date(s):
Sunday 23 March from 12 noon
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Car park closed Stirling Castle Central & West
Please note, on Saturday 29 March the castle is open but the car park will be closed (including to blue badge holders). This is to help with arrangements for the Stirling 900 closing event.
Find out more about Park and Ride services in Stirling if you plan to arrive by car.
Date(s):
Saturday 29 March