Prices & times
Areas of the monument are currently closed for works, with access restrictions in some places.
Book your tickets online for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Admission prices
* Prices have been reduced while some restrictions are in place.
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026:
| Ticket type | Reduced online price * | Reduced walk-up price * | Full online price | Full walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £6.00 | £6.80 | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £4.50 | £5.00 | £6.00 | £6.80 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £3.50 | £4.00 | £4.50 | £5.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £11.50 | £13.50 | £15.00 | £16.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £17.00 | £20.00 | £21.50 | £24.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £20.00 | £23.00 | £25.50 | £29.00 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites. You must show your valid membership on arrival.
- Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the site. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Opening times
1 April to 30 September: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm).
Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Closures
1 October to 31 March.
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures.
Opening times and admission prices are subject to change.
