Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather, for essential maintenance work or, for the working churches in our care, private services.
We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or if you are making a long journey. From Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm short-term closures are listed below. At the weekends and on bank holidays this page will not be updated, and any unexpected closures will be posted only on X (formerly Twitter) using #HSclosure. If you have an urgent enquiry related to a site closure and your booking over the weekend please get in touch with ticketing@hes.scot
Check for longer term closures (e.g. conservation work):
Longer term closuresCurrent unexpected and short term closures
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Restricted access
Culross Abbey
Kingdom of Fife
Closed on Monday 2 September
Date(s):
Monday 2 September
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Closed
The Blackhouse, Arnol
Western Isles
Blackhouse closed from Monday 23 September. Reopens on Saturday 12 October. Visitor centre will be open and free to visit
Date(s):
Monday 23 September - Friday 11 October.
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Closed
Lochleven Castle
Perthshire, Kinross & Angus
Closed on 7 September from 10am until 12.30pm
Date(s):
7 September
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Access restrictions in place Sat 7 Sept
Huntly Castle
North & Grampian
On Saturday 7 and Sunday 9 September Huntly Castle will be taking part in the Huntly Hairst weekend.
Please note, the castle car park will be closed until 1pm on Saturday 7 September and vehicle access around the castle will be restricted. The castle remains open.
Date(s):
Saturday 7 September
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Closed 27 Aug to 3 Sep
Threave Castle
Dumfries & Galloway
This site will be closed from Tuesday 27 August to Tuesday 3 September due to flooding.
Date(s):
Tuesday 27 August - Tuesday 3 September
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Closed 2 to 16 Sept
Crookston Castle
Glasgow, Clyde & Ayrshire
The castle will be closed from Monday 2 to Monday 16 September.
Date(s):
Monday 2 September - Monday 16 September
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Closed
Iona Abbey and Nunnery
Central & West
The museum is closed from Monday 9 September and reopens on Saturday 14 September
Date(s):
Monday 9 September - Friday 13 September
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Opening at 11am on 10 Sept
Stirling Castle
Central & West
The castle will open at the later time of 11am on Tuesday 10 September.
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Opening hours may vary due to services and events
Dunblane Cathedral
Central & West
The cathedral is a working church and opening hours may vary due to services and events. Please check "Prices & times" for more details.