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 onlineYou can buy your Explorer Passes online at
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/shop.
Types of Explorer Passes
The passes come in three flexible forms, to suit the length of your stay.
Special Winter Promotion – reduced price Explorer Pass (prices valid from 1st November 2008 – 31st March 2009)
| Length of pass |
Adult |
Concession |
Child |
Family |
| 3 days (over 5 days) |
£16.00 |
£12.00 |
£8.00 |
£32.00 |
| 7 days (over 14 days) |
£22.80 |
£17.20 |
£11.60 |
£45.60 |
| 10 days (over 30 days) |
£27.20 |
£20.40 |
£13.60 |
£54.40 |
Adult - individual aged 16 and over.
Concession - adult aged over 60 or unemployed.
Child - aged 5 to 15 (under 5s admitted free).
Family - two adults plus two children aged 5 to 15.
Explorer Passes are also available at all staffed Historic Scotland properties and at Tourist Information Centres across Scotland.
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