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@welovehistory
Sorry folks, Maeshowe Chambered Cairn will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 25 March) due to unforeseen circumstances. Pre-booked ticket holders are being contacted. #HSclosure
24 March 2023 - 16:41 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Hi folks, a wee heads up for Jarlshof: the Visitor Centre will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 25 March), however the rest of the site will be open to explore. #HSclosure
24 March 2023 - 16:06 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
The lift at Duff House is currently broken, unfortunately. (Thu 23 Mar) The upper floors can only be accessed by stairs until it's fixed. 🔧 We'll keep you posted. #HSclosure
23 March 2023 - 10:09 -
Stirling Castle@stirlingcastle
We are having electrical issues at the @ArgyllsMuseum. Therefore the museum will unfortunately remain closed today (Thursday 23 March). We apologise for any inconvenience caused. #HSclosure
23 March 2023 - 09:56 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
If you're out visiting Glasgow Cathedral today (Thu 23 Mar), please note that the site will be closed for lunch between 12pm - 1pm. 🥪 #HSclosure
23 March 2023 - 09:26 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Skara Brae will also need to close for the rest of today due to the weather (Wed 22 Mar). The Visitor Centre remains open. #HSclosure
22 March 2023 - 14:28 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Due to the wind, the ferries have been suspended on Iona. The museum, ticket office and shop at Iona Abbey are closed today (Wed 22 Mar) but the rest of the site remains open. #HSclosure
22 March 2023 - 12:09 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
Glasgow Cathedral will be closed for lunch today (Wed 22 Mar) between 12pm-1pm🥪 #HSclosure
22 March 2023 - 10:11 -
Historic Scotland@welovehistory
🌬 It’s a fair bit breezy, and some of our sites will need to remain closed (Wed 22 Mar) 🍃: Dumbarton Castle will be closed today, but the Visitor Centre and the Exhibition Room will remain open. Fort George and Huntingtower Castle are also closed today. #HSclosure
22 March 2023 - 10:11 -
Edinburgh Castle@edinburghcastle
Please note that the Crown Room will close today at 4pm to allow for essential maintenance. It will re-open tomorrow at 10am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. #HSclosure
22 March 2023 - 09:50