Prices and opening times
Please note that the shop is currently closed.
The abbey nave, including Sir Walter Scott’s Tomb, grounds and toilets are open.
Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently restricted access. Find out more about our conservation work.
The abbey nave, grounds, shop and toilets are open.
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.
If you are a Member your ticket will be free, but to guarantee entry please book in advance. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Book tickets nowWe've reduced the admission price while access restrictions are in place.
| Category | Reduced admission price | Full admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £3.80 | £7.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £3.00 | £6.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £2.30 | £4.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £7.50 | £15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £11.00 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £13.00 | £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, 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 the abbey. 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).
Opening times
1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm
1 October to 31 March:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm
Closed
25 to 27 December
1 to 3 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.
