Prices & times
Seats on the passenger boat are limited, so we recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry. Online tickets cannot be purchased for the same day. Some walk up tickets may be available on the day.
Admission prices
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026:
| 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 |
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
1 April to 30 September: Daily, 10am to last outward sailing at 3.30pm (closes 4.30pm).
1 to 31 October: Daily, 10am to last outward sailing at 2pm (closed 3pm).
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
Admission prices and opening times are subject to change.
