Prices and opening times
The castle is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Visits are by tour only, please arrive 5 minutes ahead of the start of your tour.
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.
Book tickets nowFrom 30 June to 17 August, tickets to our sites are free for all children under 16 as part of the Get Into Summer campaign. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
| Category | Admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £6.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £4.80 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £3.60 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £12.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £17.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £20.50 |
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.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members must book their tickets online and show their ticket and valid membership on entry. 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. You must book online in advance.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Both the tickets for the cared-for person and carer must be booked online, and are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle in 2021. You must book your ticket in advance and show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets available soon.
What will be open during your visit
Your visit will be led by a member of the castle team. We would advise arriving at least 5 mins before the start of your time slot. There will be a waiting area at the castle where you will be met by one of our stewards.
- The Guardhouse
- White Tower Crag
- Magazine
- The Beak batteries
- Shop
- Toilets
Some areas/facilities will remain closed for now, we have a phased approach to re-opening while we work to make them safe.
Opening times
1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
1 October to 31 March:
Daily except Thursday & Friday, 10am to 4pm
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.
