Historic Summer : Discounted Tickets for Iconic Sites

theorkneynews

3 hours ago

a view across the Neolithic houses at Skara Brae with them half buried in the sand dune

From 26 June to 1 September 2026, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is offering a 20% discount on admission tickets at a range of sites. In Orkney the sites included are: Skara Brae, Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces, and the Broch of Gurness.

Historic Summer tickets are limited and must be booked online at historicsummer.scot. Terms and conditions apply.

Each ticket provides general admission to one site and cannot be reused at another site. Historic Summer ticket holders will be asked for proof of address when they arrive at the site.

The intention is to encourage people and families to visit their local historic sites and venture further afield to explore participating locations across the country.

Olivia Devine, Senior Marketing Manager at Historic Environment Scotland, said:

“Summer is a wonderful time to visit our sites across Scotland, and we want as many people to enjoy them as possible. We hope the offer will encourage people to rediscover their local landmarks or travel somewhere they haven’t been before.

“We have such rich history at our fingertips in Scotland, and many of our sites can be found within some of the most beautiful landscapes the country has to offer. Historic Summer will allow people and families to make new memories in wonderful places!”