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 Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel Central & West
The Caste will be closed on Saturday 1 February and will reopen on Sunday 2 February.
Date(s):
Saturday 1 February - Sunday 2 February
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Essential maintenance Dumbarton Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
From Monday 13 January to Friday 7 February, the castle will open on Saturdays and Sundays only while we carry out planned improvements.
Date(s):
Monday 13 January - Friday 7 February
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Closed for staff training Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
The castle will be closed from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 January. After a very busy and successful 2024 season, this will allow for a focused period of team development and training and provide an opportunity to plan and prepare for the coming year. We apologise for any inconvenience, however we’re very much looking forward to welcoming you back through the doors from Thursday 16 January.
Date(s):
Monday 13 January - Wednesday 15 January
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Closed Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
The castle will be closed for staff training.
Date(s):
Thursday 16 January
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Closed 20 Jan to 2 Feb Crookston Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
Crookston Castle will be closed from Monday 20 January to Sunday 2 February. It will reopen on Monday 3 February.
Date(s):
Monday 20 January - Sunday 2 February
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Closed Blackness Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
The castle will be closed on Monday 20 January.
Date(s):
Monday 20 January
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Access restrictions in place Holyrood Park Edinburgh & Lothians
The High Road and sections of the hillside above and below the High Road will be closed to all visitors from Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 January while we carry out works to park paths. Our Ranger team and contractors will guide visitors to alternative routes around the park during this time.
Date(s):
Tuesday 14 January - Friday 17 January