Online booking opens today (Wednesday, April 14) for some of Scotland’s most iconic sites, as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) prepares to open the gates to allow visitors to enjoy over 5,000 years of history.
The historic sites – which include Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Urquhart Castle – will reopen on Friday, 30 April following the Scottish Government’s proposed dates for the reopening of the tourism sector and mainland Scotland moving to level three of its routemap out of lockdown.
Tickets must be booked online in advance from the HES website. To book tickets, visit: restarthistory.scot
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13. Fort George
Fort George was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden in 1746 as a base for King George II’s army and took 22 years to complete. Open from late April. Photo: Shutterstock
14. Glasgow Cathedral
Opened in 1197, this impressive cathedral is the oldest building in Glasgow. It will reopen from late April. Photo: Shutterstock
15. Huntly Castle
Located in Aberdeenshire, Huntly Castle was once the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly. It is open again from late April. Photo: Shutterstock
16. Jedburgh Abbey
Founded in the 12th century, the abbey took more than 70 years to build and stands out for its Romanesque and early Gothic architecture. Open from late April. Photo: Shutterstock