Prices & times
We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Admission prices
Ticket prices from 1 April to 31 October 2025 (includes entry to Skaill House):
| Ticket type | Skara Brae & Skaill House online price | Skara Brae & Skaill House walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £14.00 | £16.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £11.00 | £13.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £8.50 | £9.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £28.00 | £31.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £40.50 | £46.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £48.00 | £54.50 |
Ticket prices from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026 (Skara Brae only):
| Ticket type | Skara Brae online price | Skara Brae walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £10.00 | £12.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £8.00 | £9.50 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £6.00 | £7.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £20.00 | £23.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £29.00 | £34.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £34.00 | £40.00 |
For information on Skaill House telephone 01856 841 501 or visit www.skaillhouse.co.uk
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, 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 castle. 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).
Explore more with Orkney Digital Guide
Discover nearly 5,000 years of Orkney’s history and prehistory, including Skara Brae, with our Orkney Digital Guide. Purchase as an Add-On when booking your ticket, or separately using the link below.
Buy Orkney Digital GuideSkara Brae opening times
| Dates | Days | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
| 1 April to 30 September | Daily | 9.30am | 4.30pm | 5.30pm |
| 1 October to 23 December | Daily | 10am | 3pm | 4pm |
| 24 December | 10am | 1pm | 2pm | |
| 25 and 26 December | CLOSED | |||
| 27 to 31 December | Daily | 10am | 3pm | 4pm |
| 1 and 2 January | CLOSED | |||
| 3 January to 31 March | Daily | 10am | 3pm | 4pm |
Café opening times
1 April to 31 October:
Daily, 10am to last orders at 3.15pm
View our sample menu [PDF, 148KB] (subject to change).
Find out more about the local products we use [PDF, 145KB]
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. Current unexpected and short term closures
Admission prices and opening times are subject to change.
