Prices & times
There is currently no visitor access to the West range, outer stair, North West and East towers.
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance.
We've reduced the admission price while access restrictions are in place.
| Ticket categories | Reduced admission price | Full admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £6.00 | £7.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £4.50 | £6.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £3.50 | £4.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £11.50 | £15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £17.00 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £20.00 | £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. 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: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).
1 October to 31 March: Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
Closures
24 December: closing at 2pm (last entry 1pm).
25 and 26 December
1 and 2 January
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
