Entry passes · The Stately Homes
Historic Scotland Explorer Pass.
Historic Environment Scotland looks after 4 of the houses on the list. 4 of them charge for entry - that is where this pass earns its keep - and 0 are free to walk into anyway, pass or no pass.
The pass, verified
Entry to over 60 Historic Environment Scotland sites - Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart houses among them - valid for 14 consecutive days from your chosen start date. Listed at £48 for an adult (summer 2026 season), with concession, child and family tiers. The covered sites vary by season, so check the current list before buying. Full details and current prices: the official Historic Scotland Explorer Pass page.
Confirm before you buy
Pass coverage is set by the operator and can change - a handful of sites, events or seasons are sometimes excluded. Before buying, check the houses you actually plan to visit against the official covered-places list on the page linked above.
