Prices and opening times
Admission
We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you will not be able to visit without booking online in advance.
Book tickets now| Category | Admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £6.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £4.80 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £3.60 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £12.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £17.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £20.50 |
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.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Free and discounted admission
- Historic Scotland members must book their tickets online and show their ticket and valid membership on entry. 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. You must book online in advance.
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Both the tickets for the cared-for person and carer must be booked online, and are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the palace in 2021. You must book your ticket in advance and 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:
Sunday and Monday, 10am to 4pm
Monument may close for lunch.
Closed
1 October to 31 March
Unexpected closures
Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.
Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.
