Dunblane Cathedral

The Cross, Perthshire, FK15 0AQ

01786 823 388
 

Prices and opening times

Admission

Free entry, but donations are welcome.

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Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and they still require an admission ticket.

Opening times

1 April to 30 September:
Daily except Sunday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm

1 October to 31 March:
Daily except Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm (last entry before lunch 12 noon).

Closed

25 and 26 December
1 and 2 January

The cathedral may also close for private services and events. Please call the cathedral on 01786 823 388 in advance to check to avoid disappointment.

Additional closures 

  • Tuesday 16 May (9.30 to noon)
  • Saturday 1 July (12 noon to 3pm, choir and chapterhouse closed 4pm to 5pm)
  • Saturday 8 July (12.30 to 4pm)
  • Thursday 13 July (12.30pm to 4pm)
  • Saturday 22 July (12.30pm to 4pm)
  • Saturday 5 August (4pm to 5.30pm)
  • Saturday 19 August (12.30pm to 4pm)
  • Saturday 4 November (12.30pm to 4pm)

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.

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily except Sun, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily except Sun, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm (last entry before lunch 12pm).

Please note, the cathedral will occasionally close for private services and events, especially at weekends during the summer. You can find a full list of these closures in the the "prices and opening times" tab.

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