Inchcolm Abbey

Prices & times

Admissions

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.

The landing fee for Inchcolm, not including a passenger ferry ticket, are below:

Ticket type Admission price
Adult (16-64yrs) £8.50
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £6.80
Child (7-15yrs) £5.00
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £16.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £24.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £29.00

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Opening times

1 April to 30 September: Daily, 10.30am to last entry at 4.45pm (closes 5.30pm).

1 to 31 October: Daily, 10.30am to last entry at 3.45pm (closes 4.30pm).

Access to parts of the island may be restricted between May and August when some seabirds aggressively protect their young.

Closures

1 November to 31 March

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.

Opening times

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

1 to 31 Oct:
Daily, 10.30am to last entry at 3.45pm (closes 4.30pm).

1 Nov to 31 Mar:
Closed

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.

Private boats are unable to access the island at this time.

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