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 Crookston Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle will be closed from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 January.
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Essential maintenance Huntly Castle North & Grampian
There are currently no visitor toilets.
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Essential maintenance Tantallon Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
The castle is closed for approx 3-4 weeks from Monday 19 January, while we replace electrical cables. The grounds and shop will remain open, and entry will be free during this time.
We'll update with a reopening date once we know how work is progressing.
Date(s):
Monday 19 January - TBC
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Closed Bothwell Castle Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle will open at the later time of 11am on Monday 26 January.
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Essential maintenance Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh & Lothians
Closed on Monday 26 January.
Date(s):
Monday 26 January - Monday 26 January
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Essential maintenance Arbroath Abbey Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
Closed from Thursday 22 January, reopening on Friday 30 January.
Date(s):
Thursday 22 January - Thursday 29 January
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Restricted access Stirling Castle Central & West
Stirling Castle Esplanade will be closed all day on Thursday 29 January 2026. No vehicle access or parking will be available, including coaches. Blue Badge access only, until 2pm.
Date(s):
Thursday 29 January