Summer days out
Lochleven Castle
Find out more about Lochleven Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was once a guest and a prisoner.
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Fort George
Stand in awe of Fort George, one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden as a secure base for King George II’s army.
Melrose Abbey
Visit Melrose Abbey, a magnificent ruin once beloved by Robert the Bruce.
Some restrictions in place
Blackhouse, Arnol
Gain a unique insight into island life at Arnol Blackhouse, a traditional, fully furnished thatched house that once sheltered a family and its animals under the same roof.
Inchmahome Priory
Take a boat trip across the Lake of Menteith to a serene and secluded island, home to the romantic ruins of Inchmahome Priory.
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Stirling Castle
Visit Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's greatest stone castles, key to the story of Scotland's past.
Dumbarton Castle
Climb volcanic Dumbarton Rock and conquer the mighty fortress which has guarded the Firth of Clyde for centuries.
New Abbey Corn Mill
See this 18th-century water-powered mill spring to life to show how oatmeal was made.
Some restrictions in place
Fort George
Stand in awe of Fort George, one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden as a secure base for King George II’s army.
Stars of the screen
Balvaird Castle
Admire a fine tower house which was improved and extended as its owners climbed the aristocratic ladder.
Grounds or exterior access only
Glasgow Cathedral
Step inside Glasgow Cathedral to discover soaring Gothic architecture, atmospheric crypts, and centuries of stories.
Doune Castle
Marvel at the grandeur of Doune Castle, and walk in the footsteps of rulers both real and fictional.
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle's mighty fortifications make this 15th-century castle look like a ‘ship that never sailed’. It's now a star of the screen.
Calanais Standing Stones
Walk among the megaliths at one of Scotland’s most magnificent and best-preserved Neolithic monuments - the Calanais Standing Stones.
Not included in Explorer Pass
Cycle to castles
Aberdour Castle and Gardens
Aberdour Castle is possibly Scotland's oldest standing castle, once grand enough for a Regent of Scotland.
Caerlaverock Castle
Visit the epitome of the medieval stronghold: Caerlaverock Castle has a wide moat, twin-towered gatehouse and lofty battlements.
Some restrictions in place
Craigmillar Castle
Step inside Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’, once a rural retreat from Scotland’s capital. Craigmillar Castle was close to the political cauldron of the capital, yet pleasantly separate from it.
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
Visit one of Scotland's oldest stone castles built before 1240 on a huge rock above the Firth of Lorn, near Oban.
Edzell Castle and Garden
Plan your visit to Edzell Castle where medieval history meets a beautiful and unique garden.
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- Unlimited annual pass for all ticketed sites plus daytime events
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- Free or discounted entry to sites in England, Wales and the Isle of Man
Explorer Pass
Perfect for short-term trips and sightseeing
Valid for 14 consecutive days
- Valid for 14 consecutive days
- Entry to all ticketed sites, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Urquhart Castle
- 20% discount on audio guides at Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Glasgow Cathedral
- Guaranteed entry when you pre-book online