Historic Scotland gift membership

Give the past as a present this Christmas! With a Historic Scotland gift membership your loved ones can enjoy exploring over 5,000 years of Scottish History. From ancient castles and stunning abbeys to great cathedrals, serene gardens, and imposing forts, there’s so much history to explore. Gift membership also helps to protect Scotland’s heritage for future generations.

Once ordered for your giftee, we will put together a gift membership pack that will be sent directly to the recipient, and you can make the present extra special by adding a personal message for them on the big day. Please note no gifts will be dispatched before 1 December.

If you are already a member and looking to share the epic days out, you will receive a 20% discount when purchasing a gift membership.

Gift a membership

Your giftee will receive

• Free entry to Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles and our heritage attractions across the country

• Free entry to daytime events at our sites

• A 20% discount in our Historic Scotland shops and our online shop

• A 10% discount in our wonderful cafés

• A free quarterly member’s magazine

• A membership pack, including membership cards and a handbook

• Early access to episodes of the Historic Scotland Podcast each season

• Free entry to heritage attractions on the Isle of Man (Manx National Heritage). Half price entry to over 500 heritage attractions in England (English Heritage) and Wals (Cadw) in their first year. Free entry to these for all renewal and life members. (Please note we do not offer reciprocal admission to National Trust Properties)

Gift a membership

Our Membership Team is here to support you with any questions or feedback about gift memberships. You can contact us by emailing members@hes.scot or calling 0131 668 8999 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm).

You can also check our Membership FAQs for quick answers to common queries:

Membership FAQs

• Membership privacy notice
• Membership terms and conditions