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Explorer Pass

SAVE MONEY, SEE THE BEST!

Linlithgow Palace
Pay only once and enjoy admission to Scotland's top visitor attractions, from as little as £12.00.

Whether you’re looking for a family day out or have an interest in Scottish History you’ll find plenty to do at our properties.

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You will receive an email with your voucher(s) attached. The voucher(s) must be printed and can be  exchanged at Edinburgh, Stirling or Urquhart Castles or Glasgow Cathedral.

With attractions ranging from the Royal Castles of Edinburgh & Stirling to the ancient mystical sites of Skara Brae and Maeshowe on Orkney, you're sure to see the very best of Scotland's fascinating history.

  • Free entry to Historic Scotland's 78 historic properties
  • Free entry to our fantastic programme of daytime events
  • Free souvenir wallet including Explorer Map and passport to record your visits
  • Beat the queues at Edinburgh & Stirling Castles
  • 20% discount on audio guides at Edinburgh Castle

For a list of all properties included in the Explorer Pass view our places to visit where you can also download a map of all staffed properties.

The Historic Scotland Explorer Pass is available to buy online in advance or you can buy it in person at the first Historic Scotland property you visit.

**SPECIAL WINTER PRICE**

(must be used between 1st November 2011 and 31st March 2012)

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) £20.00 £16.00 £12.00 £40.00
7 days (over 14 days) £27.20 £21.60 £16.40 £54.40



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 5-15 yrs (under 5s admitted free) *
Family:Two adults plus up to 6 children aged 5-15 yrs
* Children must be accompanied by an adult.

How does the pass work?
For example: if you buy a ‘3 Day (over 5 days)’ pass it would be validated for five days at the first Historic Scotland property you visit and you can use it for any three days during the five day validity.

Regional Explorer Passes

The Regional Explorer Passes offer you the chance to visit all our properties within a specific region of Scotland over an unlimited time period.

Orkney Explorer Pass
Scottish Borders Explorer Pass
Dumfries & Galloway Explorer Pass

Example of savings

Visit (Adult):
Edinburgh Castle £14.00*
Stirling Castle £13.00
Urquhart Castle £7.20
Total Cost £34.20

3 Day Adult Pass £20.00
SAVING £14.20

* Off-Peak rate (Oct-May)


Contact us

Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Tel: +44(0) 131 668 8831
or    +44(0) 131 668 8664