Prices and opening times
Admission
Please note that all group visits arriving via coach should contact our ticketing team (ticketing@hes.scot) prior to booking. Coaches must be booked in advance through a third party to secure parking on site.
Standard Admission, Member & Explorer Pass Tickets Partner Organisation TicketsPartner organisations include, English Heritage, Cadw and Manx Members, Young Scot, STGA and SITOA card holders.
Save with an Explorer PassAn Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.
Ticket categories | Admission price |
Adult (16-64yrs) | £7.50 |
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £6.00 |
Child (7-15yrs) | £4.50 |
Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £15.00 |
Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £21.50 |
Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £25.50 |
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. Please note this does not apply to students.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. 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. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
- 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 this site. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Opening times
1 to 28 April: Daily except Sunday 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4pm).
29 April to 30 September: Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4pm).
1 October to 31 March: Daily except Sunday & Monday, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Closed
25 December to 5 January
Check for closures
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.