Check for closures
Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather, essential maintenance work, and other reasons outwith our control.
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 contact the ticketing team.
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 and maintenance works will continue to be listed on this page.
Stirling Castle
The car park is closed to all vehicles except coaches and those requiring accessible parking. Please check the 'Plan your visit' tab for alternatives.
Restricted access Holyrood Park
The High Road is currently closed to motor traffic. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists can still access the road. On 15 October, the Duddingston Low Road and pavement will be closed to all users 9am to 4pm.
Huntly Castle
The castle will be closed from Thursday 1 October to Monday 30 November.
Duff House
Duff House is closed today (Friday 16 October) and on Friday 23 October. It will be open on Sunday 18 October for guided tours only.
Access to grounds only Ravenscraig Castle
Closed from Tuesday 20 October up to and including Friday 23 October.
Essential maintenance Skara Brae
The exhibition will be closed Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October. The rest of the site will remain open.
Date(s)
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Thursday 22 October 2026
Closed Fort George
The fort will be closed on Tuesday 27 October.
Blackhouse, Arnol
The site will be closed Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 October.
Date(s)
Thursday 29 October 2026 - Saturday 31 October 2026
