Plan your journey to Scotland’s past www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places explorer pass & map must see attractions Duff House www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places Iona Abbey Skara Brae edinburgh castle Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s symbol of power, protection and majesty. It stands high on an extinct volcano with panoramic views of one of Europe’s finest capital cities. The castle guards the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. The many other attractions include the Great Hall, Royal Apartments, Scottish National War Memorial and three military museums. The ‘Prisons of War’ exhibition recalls the era when the castle held captured sailors from enemy nations, such as the newly independent USA. Other sights and sounds include the firing of the One o’Clock Gun and the oldest building in Edinburgh, St Margaret’s Chapel. stirling castle Stirling Castle was once the favoured residence of Scottish kings, queens and nobles. Today at Stirling Castle, you too can visit the magnificently refurbished Renaissance Palace of James V, which reopened in 2011. The royal apartments inside the palace have been returned to how they may have looked in the 1540s, when they were the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots. And the castle, with its fabulous Great Hall and Chapel Royal, is one of the country’s top places to visit. Sitting on a huge volcanic rock, it has superb views of the battlefields of Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn where William Wallace and Robert the Bruce won great victories in the Wars of Independence against England. urquhart castle Overlooking the waters of Loch Ness and the mountains beyond, Urquhart Castle enjoys a spectacular Highland location. From clan feuds to Jacobite uprisings, this once mighty fortress has had a turbulent history. The last soldiers marched away in 1692, blowing up part of the castle as they left. But while the armies have long-since vanished, Urquhart’s ruins remain a proud and spectacular reminder of the past. The story of the castle and the families who lived within its powerful walls is told in the impressive visitor centre. There is a fascinating display of artefacts plus an audiovisual presentation to enjoy. and there's so much more... Historic Scotland has visitor attractions all over Scotland from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands. These castles, cathedrals, palaces, abbeys and so much more are a must-see for anyone visiting Scotland. Many are set in fabulous countryside, while others are at the heart of picturesque towns or great cities. These places have witnessed great events; some have been home to kings and queens – all have played a unique part in our rich and colourful past, over 5,000 years of history. Bishop's and Earl's Palaces Linlithgow Palace Doune Castle Melrose Abbey Caerlaverock Castle St Andrews Cathedral explorer benefits where can i get an explorer pass? see how much you can save… 3 Day Explorer Pass (adult) Visit: Edinburgh Castle £16.00 Stirling Castle £14.00 Urquhart Castle £7.90 Linlithgow Palace £5.50 Total Cost £43.40 3 Day Explorer £29.00 Saving £14.40 7 Day Explorer Pass (adult) Visit: Edinburgh Castle £16.00 Jedburgh Abbey £5.50 Stirling Castle £14.00 Linlithgow Palace £5.50 St Andrews Castle £5.50 Urquhart Castle £7.90 Dallas Dhu Distillery £5.50 Total Cost £59.90 7 Day Explorer £38.00 Saving £21.90 These examples of savings are for demonstration purposes. Edinburgh and Stirling castles, total cost: £30.00, 3 day Explorer Pass: £29.00 Admission prices are correct at time of publication, but may be liable to change. and remember… You can visit more than one attraction each day. • All staffed Historic Scotland properties • Most VisitScotland Information Centres • Online at: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer explore over 5,000 years of history We care for the very best of Scottish heritage including the country’s finest castles, palaces, abbeys and prehistoric sites. Among them are world-famous attractions including Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart castles and the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. This free map is your quick guide to 78 Historic Scotland visitor attractions just waiting to be explored. Visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer for more information. From only £29, The Explorer Pass gives you access to all our attractions – a great value way to discover Scotland’s history. Ask our staff about this great value option, or visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer go explore... By visiting just 2 of our 78 attractions you start to save money. • Free entry to all 78 Historic Scotland attractions • Free information pack with souvenir passport • 20% discount on audio tours at Edinburgh Castle • Entry to Historic Scotland daytime events buy one pass for all attractions Are you on a long holiday, or a short break? A Historic Scotland Explorer Pass is an easy and great value way to see Scotland’s historic attractions. Regional Explorer Passes exclusively for Orkney, the Borders or Dumfries and Galloway are also available. Stand 2013 Stand 2013 find us on Concession Aged 60+/full-time students/unemployed (on production of valid identification) Child Aged 5-15 (under 5’s admitted free) Family Two adults and up to six children (aged 5-15) Explorer Pass duration Adult Concession Child Family 3 day (over 5 days) £29.00 £24.00 £17.00 £58.00 7 day (over 14 days) £38.00 £31.00 £22.00 £76.00
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must see attractions
Duff Housewww.edinburghcastle.gov.uk www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places
Iona Abbey
Skara Brae
edinburgh castle Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s symbol of power,
protection and majesty. It stands high on an extinct volcano with
panoramic views of one of Europe’s finest capital cities. The
castle guards the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.
The many other attractions include the Great Hall, Royal
Apartments, Scottish National War Memorial and three military
museums. The ‘Prisons of War’ exhibition recalls the era when the
castle held captured sailors from enemy nations, such as the newly
independent USA. Other sights and sounds include the firing of the
One o’Clock Gun and the oldest building in Edinburgh, St Margaret’s
Chapel.
stirling castle Stirling Castle was once the favoured residence of
Scottish kings, queens and nobles. Today at Stirling Castle, you
too can visit the magnificently refurbished Renaissance Palace of
James V, which reopened in 2011. The royal apartments inside the
palace have been returned to how they may have looked in the 1540s,
when they were the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots. And the
castle, with its fabulous Great Hall and Chapel Royal, is one of
the country’s top places to visit. Sitting on a huge volcanic rock,
it has superb views of the battlefields of Stirling Bridge and
Bannockburn where William Wallace and Robert the Bruce won great
victories in the Wars of Independence against England.
urquhart castle Overlooking the waters of Loch Ness and the
mountains beyond, Urquhart Castle enjoys a spectacular Highland
location. From clan feuds to Jacobite uprisings, this once mighty
fortress has had a turbulent history. The last soldiers marched
away in 1692, blowing up part of the castle as they left. But while
the armies have long-since vanished, Urquhart’s ruins remain a
proud and spectacular reminder of the past.
The story of the castle and the families who lived within its
powerful walls is told in the impressive visitor centre. There is a
fascinating display of artefacts plus an audiovisual presentation
to enjoy.
and there's so much more... Historic Scotland has visitor
attractions all over Scotland from the Borders to the Highlands and
Islands. These castles, cathedrals, palaces, abbeys and so much
more are a must-see for anyone visiting Scotland. Many are set in
fabulous countryside, while others are at the heart of picturesque
towns or great cities.
These places have witnessed great events; some have been home to
kings and queens – all have played a unique part in our rich and
colourful past, over 5,000 years of history.
Bishop's and Earl's PalacesLinlithgow Palace
Doune CastleMelrose Abbey
where can i get an explorer pass?
see how much you can save… 3 Day Explorer Pass (adult)
Visit: Edinburgh Castle £16.00 Stirling Castle £14.00 Urquhart
Castle £7.90 Linlithgow Palace £5.50 Total Cost £43.40 3 Day
Explorer £29.00
Saving £14.40
7 Day Explorer Pass (adult)
Visit: Edinburgh Castle £16.00 Jedburgh Abbey £5.50 Stirling Castle
£14.00 Linlithgow Palace £5.50 St Andrews Castle £5.50 Urquhart
Castle £7.90 Dallas Dhu Distillery £5.50 Total Cost £59.90 7 Day
Explorer £38.00
Saving £21.90
These examples of savings are for demonstration purposes. Edinburgh
and Stirling castles, total cost: £30.00, 3 day Explorer Pass:
£29.00
Admission prices are correct at time of publication, but may be
liable to change.
and remember… You can visit more than one attraction each
day.
• All staffed Historic Scotland properties
• Most VisitScotland Information Centres
• Online at: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer
explore over 5,000 years of history We care for the very best of
Scottish heritage including the country’s finest castles, palaces,
abbeys and prehistoric sites. Among them are world-famous
attractions including Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart castles and
the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. This free map is your quick
guide to 78 Historic Scotland visitor attractions just waiting to
be explored.
Visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer for more
information.
From only £29, The Explorer Pass gives you access to all our
attractions – a great value way to discover Scotland’s
history.
Ask our staff about this great value option, or visit:
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer
go explore... By visiting just 2 of our 78 attractions you start to
save money.
• Free entry to all 78 Historic Scotland attractions
• Free information pack with souvenir passport
• 20% discount on audio tours at Edinburgh Castle
• Entry to Historic Scotland daytime events
buy one pass for all attractions Are you on a long holiday, or a
short break? A Historic Scotland Explorer Pass is an easy and great
value way to see Scotland’s historic attractions.
Regional Explorer Passes exclusively for Orkney, the Borders or
Dumfries and Galloway are also available.
Stand 2013 Stand 2013
Child Aged 5-15 (under 5’s admitted free)
Family Two adults and up to six children (aged 5-15)
Explorer Pass duration Adult Concession Child Family
3 day (over 5 days) £29.00 £24.00 £17.00 £58.00
7 day (over 14 days) £38.00 £31.00 £22.00 £76.00
Zu unserem Repertoire zählen die besten Attraktionen, die das
schottische Kulturerbe zu bieten hat, einschließlich der
prächtigsten Burgen, Schlösser, Klöster und prähistorischen
Sehenswürdigkeiten. Zu diesen zählen solch weltberühmte
Attraktionen wie Edinburgh, Stirling, Urquhart Castles und das
jungsteinzeitliche Dorf Skara Brae.
Ob Sie eine längere oder kürzere Reise nach Schottland unternehmen,
mit dem Historic Scotland Explorer Pass können Sie die historischen
Sehenswürdigkeiten Schottlands bequem und kostengünstig
entdecken.
Zu den Vorteilen des Explorer Pass zählen: • Kostenloser Eintritt
in alle 78 Historic
Scotland Sehenswürdigkeiten • Eintritt in die Tagesprogramme von
Historic
Scotland • Kostenloses Informationsmaterial inklusive
Edinburgh Castle
Denken Sie daran.....Sie können jeden Tag mehr als eine
Sehenswürdigkeit besichtigen!
Nous nous chargeons du meilleur de l’héritage de l’Écosse, y
compris les plus beaux châteaux, palais, abbayes et sites
préhistoriques du pays. Parmi eux se trouvent des attractions
célèbres dans le monde entier, dont les châteaux d’Édimbourg, de
Stirling et d’Urquhart ainsi que le village néolithique de Skara
Brae.
Que vous ayez de longues vacances ou que vous fassiez une petite
pause, la carte « Historic Scotland Explorer Pass » est une façon
simple et avantageuse de voir les attractions historiques
d’Écosse.
Les avantages du Explorer Pass comprennent: • entrée gratuite pour
l’ensemble des 78
attractions Historic Scotland (Écosse historique)
• entrée pour les évènements en journée Historic Scotland (Écosse
historique)
• Pack d’informations gratuit avec passeport souvenir
• 20% de réduction sur les guides audio au Château
d’Édimbourg
Souvenez-vous…….que vous pouvez visiter plus d’une attraction par
jour!
Cuidamos del mejor patrimonio de Escocia que incluye los más
castillos, palacios, abadías y lugares prehistóricos. Entre ellos
se encuentran los más famosos lugares de interés del mundo como los
castillos de Edimburgo, Stirling y Urquhart y el poblado neolítico
de Skara Brae.
Tanto si disfruta de unas largas vacaciones como si se trata de una
corta escapada, la tarjeta del Historic Scotland Explorer Pass le
ofrece una forma fácil y rentable de ver los lugares de interés
histórico de Escocia.
Las ventajas de la Explorer Pass incluyen: • Entrada libre a los 78
lugares de interés de la
Escocia Histórica • Entrada a los eventos de día en la
Escocia
Histórica • Paquete de información gratuito con
pasaporte de recuerdo • 20% de descuento en los audio-tours en
el
Castillo de Edimburgo
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• 20%-
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Abbiamo a cuore il preziosissimo patrimonio storico-architettonico
scozzese, costituito dai migliori castelli, palazzi, abbazie e siti
preistorici, tra i quali attrazioni di fama mondiale come i
castelli di Edimburgo, Stirling ed Urquhart e il villaggio
neolitico di Skara Brae.
Per chi viaggia per un ponte festivo o solo per una breve pausa, la
formula dell’Historic Scotland Explorer Pass è l’ideale per
visitare a basso costo le attrazioni storiche scozzesi.
L’Explorer Pass ore: • Ingresso gratuito a tutte le 78
attrazioni
storiche scozzesi • Ingresso agli eventi diurni Historic Scotland •
Documentazione informativa gratuita e
souvenir passport • Sconto del 20% sulle guide audio nel
castello
di Edimburgo.
Ricordate che potete visitare più attrazioni al giorno!
Zajmujemy si najwaniejszym dziedzictwem Szkocji wczajc
najpikniejsze zamki, paace, opactwa oraz zabytki prehistoryczne.
Wród nich znajduj si znane na caym wiecie atrakcje, takie jak
edynburskie zamki Stirling i Urquhart oraz neolityczna wioska Skara
Brae. Niezalenie od tego czy jeste na duszym urlopie czy na krótkim
wypadzie karta wstpu Historic Scotland Explorer Pass to prosty i
korzystny cenowo sposób na zwiedzanie historycznych atrakcji
Szkocji. Korzyci z zakupu karty wstpu Explorer Pass obejmuj: •
Darmowy wstp do wszystkich 78 atrakcji
organizacji Historic Scotland • Wstp na wydarzenia organizowane
przez
Historic Scotland w cigu dnia • Darmowy pakiet informacyjny z
pamitkowym paszportem • 20% zniki na zwiedzanie zamku w
Edynburgu z przewodnikiem audio Pamitaj ……. kadego dnia moesz
zwiedzi wicej ni jedn atrakcj turystyczn!
13. Jedburgh Abbey 9. Tantallon Castle 41. Iona Abbey and Nunnery
25. Bothwell Castle 59. Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery 78. Jarlshof
Prehistoric and Norse Settlement 76. Maeshowe Chambered Cairn 47.
St Andrews Cathedral
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Ask our staff about the Explorer Pass, or visit:
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer
explorer passes offer access to all of these attractions. passes
are flexible to suit the length of your stay.
The Kingdom of Fife 43 Aberdour Castle and Gardens 44 Dunfermline
Abbey and Palace 45 Inchcolm Abbey and Island 46 St Andrews Castle
47 St Andrews Cathedral
Perthshire, Kinross and Angus 48 Arbroath Abbey 49 Elcho Castle 50
Huntingtower Castle 51 Lochleven Castle 52 Meigle Sculptured Stones
Museum 53 St Serf’s Church and Dupplin Cross 54 St Vigeans
Sculptured Stones* 55 Stanley Mills 56 Edzell Castle and
Garden
North and Grampian 57 Balvenie Castle 58 Corgarff Castle 59 Dallas
Dhu Historic Distillery 60 Duff House 61 Elgin Cathedral 62 Fort
George 63 Huntly Castle 64 Kildrummy Castle 65 Kinnaird Head Castle
Lighthouse and Museum 66 Spynie Palace 67 Tolquhon Castle 68
Urquhart Castle
The Western Isles 69 The Blackhouse, Arnol 70 Calanais Standing
Stones and Visitor Centre 71 Kisimul Castle
Orkney 72 The Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces, Kirkwall 73 Broch of
Gurness 74 Brough of Birsay 75 Hackness Martello Tower and Battery
76 Maeshowe Chambered Cairn* 77 Skara Brae Prehistoric
Village
Shetland 78 Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
* Pre-booking is required at: Rowallan Castle and Cairnpapple Hill
(0131 550 7603) Trinity House Maritime Museum (0131 554 3289)
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn (01856 761606) St Vigeans Sculptured
Stones (01241 878 756)
Edinburgh and the Lothians 1 Blackness Castle 2 Cairnpapple Hill* 3
Craigmillar Castle 4 Crichton Castle 5 Dirleton Castle and Gardens
6 Edinburgh Castle 7 Linlithgow Palace 8 Seton Collegiate Church 9
Tantallon Castle
10 Trinity House Maritime Museum*
The Scottish Borders 11 Dryburgh Abbey 12 Hermitage Castle 13
Jedburgh Abbey 14 Melrose Abbey 15 Smailholm Tower
Dumfries and Galloway 16 Caerlaverock Castle 17 Cardoness Castle 18
Dundrennan Abbey 19 Glenluce Abbey 20 MacLellan’s Castle 21 New
Abbey Corn Mill 22 Sweetheart Abbey 23 Threave Castle 24 Whithorn
Priory and Museum
Glasgow, Clyde and Ayrshire 25 Bothwell Castle 26 Craignethan
Castle 27 Crossraguel Abbey 28 Dumbarton Castle 29 Dundonald Castle
30 Glasgow Cathedral 31 Newark Castle 32 Rothesay Castle 33
Rowallan Castle*