Check for closures
Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather, essential maintenance work, and other reasons outwith our control.
We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Short-term closures are listed below. If you have an urgent enquiry related to a site closure and your booking over the weekend or a bank holiday please contact the ticketing team.
Dunblane Cathedral, Glasgow Cathedral and parts of Dunfermline Abbey and Palace are working churches and opening hours may vary due to private services and events. Please check their site information for details of these closures. Any closures due to weather and maintenance works will continue to be listed on this page.
Stirling Castle
The car park is closed to all vehicles except coaches and those requiring accessible parking. Please check the 'Plan your visit' tab for alternatives.
Restricted access Holyrood Park
The High Road is currently closed to motor traffic. Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists can still access the road. On 15 October, the Duddingston Low Road and pavement will be closed to all users 9am to 4pm.
Huntly Castle
The castle will be closed from Thursday 1 October to Monday 30 November.
Closed due to weather Blackhouse, Arnol
Due to high winds the site will be closed on Wednesday 14 October.
Date(s)
Closed on Wednesday 14 October 2026
Closed due to weather Dumbarton Castle
Due to high winds, all outdoor areas at Dumbarton Castle are closed on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October. The exhibition room will remain open and be free to enter.
Date(s)
Tuesday 13 October 2026 - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Inchmahome Priory
Due to a forecast of high winds, we may be unable to sail to the island. Please call ahead on 07388 709 398 to check before travelling.
Date(s)
Closed on Wednesday 14 October 2026
Tantallon Castle
The castle will be closed on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October.
Duff House
Duff House will be closed on Friday 16, Sunday 18 and Friday 23 October.
Access to grounds only Ravenscraig Castle
Closed from Tuesday 20 October up to and including Friday 23 October.
