Sandwick, Orkney · United Kingdom
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999Skara Brae tickets: £14
Main adult ticket: Standard admission, booked online. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
Last updated
- Standard admission, booked onlineAdults 16 to 64; child price for ages 7 to 15. Over 65s £11. Includes Skaill House from 1 April to 31 October; from November to March the ticket is for Skara Brae only and costs lessChild £7£14
- Standard admission on the dayOver 65s £13Child £8£16
Main ticket £14 (about US$19 · €17, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Historic Scotland members and Explorer Pass holders, and up to two carers with a disabled visitor. Young Scot and National Entitlement Card holders aged 7 to 25 pay £1; English Heritage, Cadw and Manx National Heritage members get free or cheaper entry.
Opening hours
1 April to 30 September: daily 9:30am to 5:30pm. 1 October to 31 March: daily 10am to 4pm. Last entry an hour before closing. Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 January.
Booking
Booking online ahead is cheaper and guarantees entry. If the village itself is closed, a cheaper ticket for the exhibition and visitor centre is sold on arrival.
World Heritage site
Part of Heart of Neolithic Orkney, on UNESCO's list since 1999. Listed as a creative masterpiece, an exchange of ideas, rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- The Flow CountryUnited Kingdom · listed 202483 km (52 miles)
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Skara Brae?
The main adult ticket (Standard admission, booked online) costs £14, about US$19 · €17. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Skara Brae for free?
Historic Scotland members and Explorer Pass holders, and up to two carers with a disabled visitor. Young Scot and National Entitlement Card holders aged 7 to 25 pay £1; English Heritage, Cadw and Manx National Heritage members get free or cheaper entry.
When is Skara Brae open?
1 April to 30 September: daily 9:30am to 5:30pm. 1 October to 31 March: daily 10am to 4pm. Last entry an hour before closing. Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 January.
Do you need to book Skara Brae tickets in advance?
Booking online ahead is cheaper and guarantees entry. If the village itself is closed, a cheaper ticket for the exhibition and visitor centre is sold on arrival.
Is Skara Brae a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Heart of Neolithic Orkney, on UNESCO's list since 1999, listed as a creative masterpiece, an exchange of ideas, rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.