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)	£21.00	£15.50	£10.50	£42.00
7 days (over 14 days)	£30.00	£22.50	£15.50	£60.00

Adult - individual aged 16 and over.
Concession - adult aged over 60, unemployed and students on production of a valid student ID card.
Child - aged 5 to 15 (under 5s admitted free).
Family - two adults plus up to 6 children aged 5 to 15.

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

For a full list of sites covered by the pass click here [pdf, 2.48mb].

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
• 10% discount in the cafés at Urquhart Castle and Fort George