Prices & times
The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open.
Admission
If you are a Member your ticket will be free. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Book tickets nowWe have reduced the admission price due to the abbey being closed for conservation works.
Please note, the accessible entrance route is currently closed due to high-level masonry inspections. Unfortunately, this means there is currently no wheelchair access to the site.
| Ticket categories | Reduced admission price | Full admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £3.80 | £7.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £3.00 | £6.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £2.30 | £4.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £7.50 | £15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £11.00 | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £13.00 | £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 the abbey. 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 April to 30 September: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).
1 October to 31 March: Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
Closures
24 December: closing at 2pm (last entry 1pm).
25 and 26 December
1 and 2 January
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
