Broch of Gurness
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Broch of Gurness ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore the broch and visitor centre at a specific date and time, with options for family and carer tickets.
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
Important notice
The visitor centre will be closed on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July, but the broch will still be accessible.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: 12.30 to 1.30pm
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
- Closed: 1 October to 31 March
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
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| Members | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6.00 | £6.80 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £4.50 | £5.00 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
How to get here
Approximately 2 miles north of Evie, on mainland Orkney. The roads around the Broch of Gurness are not suitable for coaches. Minibuses up to 22 seats can be accommodated.
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Address
Aikerness
Evie
Orkney
KW17 2NH
National Grid reference:
HY 381 268
Contact
01856 751 414Accessibility
Carers' tickets
Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Parking
The car park is level gravel.
Toilets
Please note, there are no toilets at the Broch of Gurness. The nearest public toilets are at Evie Pier.
Approach to the site
The broch is 180m along a gravel path and through a kissing gate (the gap is approx 0.5m wide).
What to expect at the site
There is a single step into the visitor centre. The site has uneven ground, which is mostly grass. The broch ruins have numerous steps and level changes. Some of the paths between buildings can be narrow. Visitors must also navigate a great deal of protruding archaeology.
Facilities
- Car parking
- Visitor centre
- Accessible by public transport
- Shop
- Guided or audio tours available
- Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
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