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Historic Scotland membership

It's the best way to see the most of Scotland’s history. As a member, you can visit the country’s most iconic landmarks, including castles, abbey, and cathedrals, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Become a member today!
A family enjoy a picnic from a wicker basket in the grounds of a ruined cathedral.

Historic Scotland membership Includes free entry to Historic Scotland sites and daytime events, plus discounts in our cafés, gift shops and online shop.

Members receive our quarterly magazine, along with access to special behind-the-scenes events and exclusive content and extras, like the Historic Scotland podcast and our collectible History Hunt cards. You can also enjoy free or discounted entry to hundreds of partner attractions in England, Wales and the Isle of Man.

Every membership supports our conservation across the country, helping us in protecting Scotland’s heritage for future generations.

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70+ attractions

Free entry to all ticketed Historic Scotland sites

20% discount

at our gift shops, cafes and our online store

£5.33 per month

for an individual adult membership

Membership information

Membership benefits

Discover the benefits of membership including free entry to sites, shop discount, quarterly magazine and members exclusives.

Categories and prices

An overview of the different categories of Historic Scotland membership, plus prices and payment options.

Gift membership

A Historic Scotland gift membership is the perfect present for lovers of Scotland and Scottish history.

Life membership

Find out about how you can support Scottish history by buying a life membership with Historic Scotland

Where will membership take you?

With free, unlimited entry to all ticketed Historic Scotland sites you can conquer mighty castles, wander amongst romantic ruins, unwind in peaceful gardens and marvel at prehistoric wonders.

Places to visit
Two visitors to Urquhart Castle admire the view across the waters of Loch Ness to the trees and mountains beyond. Aerial view over Skara Brae A Historic Scotland staff member in a lifejacket using a tiller to dock a small boat at a stone jetty Castle tower with autumn-colored trees beside lake. Visitors walking away from a grass-covered chambered cairn under a blue sky with clouds. Two people walking down stairs of a historical building outside, they are holding onto the stair railings. You can't see the stairs, as a historic stone wall is in front, parts of the stone is weathered. A family walking across a grassy lawn with the New Abbey Corn Mill building in the background. Front view of Hermitage Castle on a sunny day with grassy earthworks in the foreground

Join the History Hunt!

Your challenge is to collect all of our special History Hunt cards as you explore different historic places across Scotland. They're only for Historic Scotland members!

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Children at a castle holding their "history hunt" playing cards at arms length. A family at a castle, with the children holding colourful "history hunt" playing cards. A child holds up a sleeve designed for holding "history hunt" playing cards and a special pin badge awarded to those who have collected all the cards.