In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission ...

Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified ...

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 ...

Stirling Castle has been likened to ‘a huge brooch clasping Highlands and Lowlands together’. From high on a volcanic outcrop, the castle guarded the lowest crossing point of the River Forth for ...

In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission ...

Please note that there are height and width restrictions to access the car park at Linlithgow Palace. This makes the parking unsuitable for large vehicles and campervans. If you are arriving at ...

Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website. Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland. Let us know if you spot one of our sites in the wrong location. You ...

As part of planned repairs, Edinburgh Castle will lose mains power for an estimated two to three hours from 5pm on Wednesday 23 October. It will be the first time in five years that this dramatic ...

Creepy treats and eerie encounters are making their way to a number of Historic Scotland sites this Halloween. Halloween events will take place at a number of HES sites this October Edinburgh Castle ...

Over £400,000 of funding is available for projects across Scotland, with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) encouraging organisations across the country to apply to their grants and funding schemes ...

Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified ...

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 ...