Once a majestic royal residence of the Stewarts, Linlithgow Palace today lies roofless and ruined. Yet entering the palace gates still inspires awe in visitors. James I ordered work on a palace to ...

The King’s Bed Chamber, Court Kitchen and North Range are closed. Get our audio guide (included in admission) featuring the history of the palace and stories of the ...

Explore one of four great abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s. Built over more than 70 years, Jedburgh is striking for its unusual mix of Romanesque and early Gothic architecture.

An Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.

1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Fri & Sat, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) ...

Please note there is currently no access to the top of the tower. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm) 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily except Thur & Fri, 10am to 3pm (last entry 2pm) ...

Walk in royal footsteps around Holyrood Abbey, founded by David I in 1128. The cloister precinct was later turned into a modern Renaissance palace – Holyroodhouse – and became the royal family’s main ...

Tantallon was the last truly great castle built in Scotland. William Douglas, a nobleman, built the mighty fortress in the mid-1300s, at the height of his power. In 1354, William was given the estates ...

Doune has a long history of fortification. A Roman fort is nearby, and the masonry and earthworks of the present castle probably include parts of an earlier castle that stood here. But the way the ...

Can you free our ancient places from a magic spell? Find the plants scattered around the sites to assemble the clues, then chant a rhyme to lift the curse. A fun trail across a large number of our ...

1 Apr to 30 Sept: Thu to Mon, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm. 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Closed ...

Edinburgh Castle has witnessed many of the defining events in Scotland’s history. Sieges were fought over the mighty stronghold. Royalty lived and died within its walls. Just the sight of the Castle ...