Overview
Go Explore!
From only £33, The Explorer Pass gives you access to all our attractions - a great value way to discover Scotland's history. By visiting just 2 of our attractions you start to save money.
Check out what sites you can visit with your pass by downloading our app, explore our sites online or alternatively download our Explorer Pass leaflet and map.
If you are purchasing an Explorer Pass, please make sure you read our terms and conditions.
Buy your Explorer PassOnly visiting a specific area of Scotland? Our Regional Explorer Passes could be for you! Available to purchase for use between 1 Apr and 30 Sept the passes are exclusively for Orkney, the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and the Islands.
Pre-booking is required at:
Lochleven Castle - book your visit online
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - book your visit online
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones - call 01241 878 756
Trinity House - call 0131 554 3289
Urquhart Castle - coach groups please email ticketing@hes.scot
Please note: the Palace of Holyroodhouse is not included in the Explorer Pass and to access Holyrood Abbey (within the palace grounds), you must pay the entrance fee to the palace.
Savings
See how much you can save!
| 3 Day Explorer Pass, visiting... | Cost (Adult) |
| Edinburgh Castle | £19.50 |
| Stirling Castle | £17.50 |
| Urquhart Castle | £12.00 |
| TOTAL COST | £49.00 |
| 3 DAY PASS PRICE | £33.00 |
| SAVING | £16.00 |
| 7 Day Explorer Pass, visiting... | Cost (Adult) |
| Edinburgh Castle | £19.50 |
| Jedburgh Abbey | £6.00 |
| Stirling Castle | £17.50 |
| Doune Castle | £9.00 |
| Urquhart Castle | £12.00 |
| TOTAL COST | £64.00 |
| 7 DAY PASS PRICE | £40.00 |
| SAVING | £24.00 |
| 14 Day Explorer Pass, visiting... | Cost (Adult) |
| Edinburgh Castle | £19.50 |
| Jedburgh Abbey | £6.00 |
| Stirling Castle | £17.50 |
| Doune Castle | £9.00 |
| Urquhart Castle | £12.00 |
| St Andrews Castle | £9.00 |
| Dallas Dhu Distillery | £6.00 |
| TOTAL COST | £79.00 |
| 14 DAY PASS PRICE | £45.00 |
| SAVING | £34.00 |
Prices
Visit more, save more!
Pass prices, valid from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021:
| Pass duration | Adult | Concession | Child | Family |
| 3 Day | £33.00 | £26.50 | £21.00 | £66.00 |
| 7 Day | £40.00 | £32.00 | £26.00 | £80.00 |
| 14 Day | £45.00 | £36.00 | £29.00 | £90.00 |
| Categories | Definition |
| Adult | Aged 16-59yrs |
| Concession | Aged 60yrs+, full-time student and unemployed |
| Child | Aged 5-15yrs. Under 5s free |
| Family | 2 Adults and up to 6 Children (5-15yrs) |
If you are staying in Edinburgh only, then the Royal Edinburgh Ticket, which covers Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, is the ticket for you. It also offers unlimited travel on board all of Edinburgh Bus Tours' city tours.
Explorer Benefits
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Free admission
Free entry to over 70 Historic Scotland attractions (over 40 in winter)
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Free events
Free entry to Historic Scotland daytime events
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Guaranteed entry
Guaranteed entry to Edinburgh and Stirling Castles
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Discounted audio guide
20% discount on audio tours at Edinburgh and Stirling Castles and Glasgow Cathedral
