Prices and opening times
Admission
We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you will not be able to visit without booking online in advance.
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Due to physical distancing and the overall safety of our visitors and staff, some areas of the castle will remain closed.
| Category | Admission price |
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £6.00 |
| Concession (60yrs+ and unemployed) | £4.80 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £3.60 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 go free.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 60+ or unemployed.
Admission prices are subject to change.
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Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members must book their tickets online and show their ticket and valid membership on entry.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. You must book online in advance.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. The ticket for the person they are caring for must be purchased online, then please contact ticketing@hes.scot with your order number and your carer ticket can be sent to you.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle in 2020. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival. Please visit the Young Scot website for more details.
What will be open during your visit
- Castle is fully open (except Murdoch’s Tower and stair to 3rd floor in East range)
- One-way routes to ground floor of East Range, and to first floor Gatehouse & East Ranges
- Grounds including the Old Castle
- Exhibition space closed, but introductory video will be available on QR code spot at Mangonel
- Shop
- Toilets
- Car park for visitors only
Some areas/facilities will remain closed for now, we have a phased approach to re-opening while we work to make them safe.
Open
21 August to 30 September:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry time slot 2pm
Advance booking required.
Winter opening times to be confirmed.
Closed
25 and 26 December
1 and 2 January
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.
