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Hermitage Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Scottish Borders, Scotland

Hermitage Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Scottish Borders, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £7.50–£8.50 · Child £4.50–£5 · Family £21.50
Checked on the Historic Environment Scotland page: adult £7.50 online / £8.50 walk-up, child (7-15) £4.50 / £5.00. Family (2 adults, 2 children) £21.50 / £24.50.
Opening times1 Apr-30 Sep daily 10am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm); closed 1 Oct-31 Mar.
Best time to goDry days; seasonal.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
All ages.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsRemote, atmospheric castle ruin.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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