Explorer Pass

Save Money, See the Best

Whether you are taking a short or long break in Scotland, Historic Scotland's Explorer Pass offers an easy and money-saving way to see many of the country’s top visitor attractions.

Buy online
You can buy your Explorer Passes online at
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/shop.

Types of Explorer Passes

The passes come in two flexible forms, to suit the length of your stay.

Length of pass	Adult	Concession	Child	Family
3 days (over 5 days)	£22.00	£17.00	£12.00	£44.00
7 days (over 14 days)	£31.50	£24.00	£17.50	£63.00

Adult - Individuals aged 16-59 yrs
Concession - Aged 60yrs+.  Students in full time education (on production of valid ID). Unemployed (proof of Jobseekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit or Income Support required)
Child - aged 5 to 15 (under 5s admitted free)*.
Family - two adults plus up to 6 children aged 5 to 15.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult

Explorer Passes are also available at all staffed Historic Scotland properties and at Tourist Information Centres across Scotland.

Download list of sites accepting Explorer Passes [pdf, 5.46mb]

Other benefits of the Explorer Pass

• Free entry to Historic Scotland daytime events
• Free information pack with souvenir passport
• 20% discount on audio tours at Edinburgh and Stirling castles