Prices and opening times
Admission
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.
Book tickets
If you are a Member your ticket will be free, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Admission Tickets Historic Scotland Member Tickets English Heritage, Cadw & Manx Member Tickets Young Scot Tickets (pay only £1)Admission prices up to and including 31 March 2023
Some interactive displays are not currently available, and prices have been reduced to reflect this.
| Ticket type | Reduced admission price | Normal admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £5.50 | £7.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £4.00 | £5.50 |
| Child (5-15yrs) * | Free | £4.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | n/a | £14.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | n/a | £20.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | n/a | £24.00 |
Admission prices from 1 April 2023
| Category | Admission price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £7.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £6.00 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £4.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £15.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £21.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £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.
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 this site. 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 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm
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.
