Inchcolm Abbey

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There is currently no visitor access to the walled garden and the hermit's cell while we undertake conservation works. Find out more about our conservation work

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If you are a Member you will receive free entry to the site. A charge will apply for the sailing. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits

Tickets for the passenger ferry to the island will need to be purchased in advance through either Maid of the Forth or Forth Boat Tours.

You can book with either of the boat operators below: 

Maid of the Forth

Or call 0131 331 5000

Forth Boat Tours

Or call 0131 331 3030

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10.30am to 5.30pm (last entry at 4.45pm).

1 to 31 Oct:
Daily, 9.30am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).

1 Nov to 31 Mar:
Closed

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Awards & Accreditations

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View of the east range at Aberdour Castle from the walled garden

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Aberdour Castle and Gardens
The roofless but otherwise well preserved ruin of St Bridget

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St Bridget's Kirk
The weather-worn carving of an eagle on a large rockface. In front of it is an interpretation sign

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Eagle Rock
A complete, round dovecot with three white-stones layers

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Corstorphine Dovecot
A general view of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock, as seen from the north.

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Edinburgh Castle
A general view of Trinity House.

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Trinity House
A smallish standing stone surrounded by a circular fence in a field of bright yellow flowers.

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Dogton Stone
A general view of Holyrood Abbey and palace.

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Holyrood Abbey
A general view of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock, as seen from the north.

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Edinburgh Castle
A general view of Stirling Castle, showing the gate house, royal palace and the roof of the great hall.

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Stirling Castle
A general view of Corgarff Castle.

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Corgarff Castle
A view of Ruthven Barracks on a winter morning

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Ruthven Barracks
An aerial view of Fort George.

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Fort George
General view of the exterior of Hackness Martello Tower and Battery

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Hackness Martello Tower and Battery
A canon pointing out to sea

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Fort Charlotte

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