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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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 Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
The castle will be closed for staff training.
Date(s):
Thursday 16 January
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Closed Crookston Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
Crookston Castle will be closed from Monday 20 January to Sunday 2 February.
Date(s):
Monday 20 January - Sunday 2 February
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Closed Thu 23 Jan Tantallon Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
The castle will be closed on Thursday 23 January.
Date(s):
Thursday 23 January
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Closed 27 Jan to 1 Feb The Blackhouse, Arnol Western Isles
The Blackhouse will be closed from Monday 27 January to Friday 31 January, reopening on Saturday 1 February.
Date(s):
Monday 27 January - Friday 31 January
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Closed Dunfermline Abbey and Palace Kingdom of Fife
The abbey and palace will be closed on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 January.
Date(s):
Wednesday 15 January - Thursday 16 January