Overview
Your ticket to Scotland's history
Free admission to over 70 of Scotland’s top visitor attractions is yours with an Explorer Pass (40 in winter).
Visit as many of our properties as you wish within that time – for no additional cost.
Multiple sites may be visited in any one day and one visit per site is permitted.
Buy an Explorer Pass valid for 5 or 14 consecutive days and visit as many of our properties as you wish within that time – for no additional cost.
Buy your Explorer PassWhen you buy an Explorer Pass online, you’ll receive an email with your pass attached as a PDF. This can be printed and used at any site. You must select the date of your first visit when purchasing a pass online – your pass will become valid from this date.
You can also buy an Explorer Pass in person at the first property you visit.
Winter Offer
From 1 November 2018 you can take advantage of our winter offer.
Receive 20% discount on your Explorer Pass and visit any of our 40 sites open throughout the winter months at no extra cost. First date of use must be on or before 31 March 2019, any unused passes will expire thereafter.
As an added benefit, Explorer Pass holders receive 10% discount in our shops on presentation of their valid pass. Please note restrictions apply, read our full terms and conditions for more information.
Buy your Explorer PassSearch our paid sites open throughout winter (please note the Palace of Holyroodhouse is not included in the Explorer Pass).
Pre-booking is required at:
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - book your visit online
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones - call 01241 878 756
Trinity House Museum - call 0131 554 3289
Explorer Pass prices
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Prices are valid from 1 April 2019 - 31 October 2019.
| 5 Day Pass | 14 Day Pass | |
| Adult | £35.00 | £45.00 |
| Student/Concession | £28.00 | £36.00 |
| Child | £21.00 | £27.00 |
| Family | £70.00 | £90.00 |
During the winter offer (1 Nov 2018 -31 Mar 2019) you will receive a 20% discount on the above prices.
Please be aware, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is not included in the Explorer Pass.
Buy your Explorer PassPass types
Flexibility
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Adult |
Individuals aged 16–59 |
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Student / Concession |
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Child |
Aged 5–15 (children under 5 admitted free) |
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Family |
2 adults and up to 6 children aged 5–15 |
If you're visiting just one region of Scotland, one of our Regional Explorer Passes could be for you:
- Islands Explorer Pass
- Orkney Explorer Pass
- Scottish Borders Explorer Pass
- Dumfries and Galloway Explorer Pass
Contact
Here to help
Admissions Team
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Telephone: 0131 668 8095
Email: ticketing@hes.scot
The benefits
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Free admission
Free admission to over 70 paid attractions (40 in winter)
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Free events
Free entry to daytime events
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Fast track entry
Fast track entry to Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle
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Discounted audio tours
20% discount on audio tours at Edinburgh Castle
