Prices and opening times
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.
Book tickets nowThere will be free entry to the Broch on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 April. We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.
Admission prices up to and including 31 March 2023
| Category | Admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £7.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £5.50 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £4.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £14.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £20.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £24.00 |
Admission prices from 1 April 2023
| Category | Admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £7.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £6.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £4.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £25.50 |
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.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. 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. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
- 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 this site. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Explore more with Orkney Digital Guide
Discover nearly 5,000 years of Orkney’s history and prehistory, including the Broch of Gurness, with our Orkney Digital Guide. Purchase as an Add-On when booking your ticket, or separately using the link below.
Buy Orkney Digital GuideOpening times
1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 10am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm
Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Closed
1 October to 31 March
Unexpected closures
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.
Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.
