Prices & times
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Book tickets nowTicket prices from 1 April to 31 October 2024 (includes entry to Skaill House):
| Ticket categories | Skara Brae & Skaill House online price | Skara Brae & Skaill House walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £11.00 | £12.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £8.80 | £10.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £6.60 | £7.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £21.50 | £24.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £31.50 | £36.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £37.50 | £42.50 |
Ticket prices from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025 (Skara Brae only):
| Ticket categories | Skara Brae online price | Skara Brae walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £9.00 | £10.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £7.20 | £8.40 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £5.40 | £6.30 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £17.50 | £20.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £25.50 | £30.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £30.50 | £35.50 |
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.
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 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 GuideSite opening times
1 April to 30 September: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm).
The gift shop opens at 10am.
1 October to 31 March: Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm).
Café opening times
1 April to 31 October:
Daily, 10am to last orders at 3.15pm
View our sample menu (subject to change) [PDF, 103KB]
Find out more about the local products we use [PDF, 145KB]
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
