Prices & times
We recommend booking online in advance for best price and to guarantee entry.
Admission prices
| Ticket type | Online price * | Walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £8.00 | £9.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £6.00 | £6.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £20.00 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £29.00 | £31.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £34.00 | £37.50 |
* During the winter (1 October to 31 March), there is no pre-booking, tickets for the abbey can only be purchased at the site.
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.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites. 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.
- 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 site. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Opening times
| Dates | Days | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
| 1 April to 30 September | Daily | 9.30am (12.30pm on Sunday) | 4.45pm | 5.30pm |
| 1 October to 23 December | Daily except Sunday | 10am | 3.15pm | 4pm |
| 24 December | 10am | 1pm | 2pm | |
| 25 to 28 December | CLOSED | |||
| 29 to 31 December | Daily | 10am | 3.15pm | 4pm |
| 1 to 4 January | CLOSED | |||
| 5 January to 31 March | Daily except Sunday | 10am | 3.15pm | 4pm |
Closures
The abbey may close at short notice due to weather disruption to the ferry service. Please check the status of the ferry crossing before travelling.
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.
Admission prices and opening times are subject to change.
