Explorer Passes


Visiting more than one property?

Then you may be interested in an Explorer Pass. Save on admission to 78 Historic Scotland properties including Stirling, Edinburgh and Urquhart Castle.


Types of Explorer Pass

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


Three Day Pass (over a five day period)

Adult £22, child £12.00, concession £17.00, family £44


Seven Day Pass (over 14 day period)

Adult £31.50, child £17.50, concession £24.00, family £63


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 available at all staffed Historic Scotland properties and at tourist information centres across Scotland.

This site guide shows a full list of sites which are covered by the pass
Pdf icon Site Guide [pdf, 5.6 mb].


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