Historic sites discount for young people
11-26 year olds can get in for £1
Young people in West Lothian can take advantage of a special offer at historic sites this year.
To celebrate the Year of Young People 2018, the attractions are reducing their entry fee to £ 1 for visitors aged 11 to 26.
The offer will be available at sites including Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace and House of the Binns.
Historic Environment Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland and the Historic Houses Association are working with Young Scot to offer a historically low discount to young people who want to explore over 100 breathtaking paid for historic sites across Scotland.
There are over 670,000 Young Scot cardholders in Scotland - over twothirds of all young Scots - and the card is available for free to all young people living in Scotland aged 11 to 26. To access the discount young people just need to present their card when buying their ticket. The discount will run throughout 2018.
From February 2018, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses Association will also be offering the Young Scot discount.
The discount is available at over 30 Historic Environment Scotland sites including one of Scotland’s most iconic visitor attractions, Edinburgh Castle, and will roll out at more seasonal properties later in the year. Bowhill Castle and Drummond Castle Gardens are among the 11 Historic Houses Association sites to offer the Young Scot discount.
From March 1, young people can explore 52 National Trust for Scotland sites.
Simon Skinner, chief executive of the National Trust for Scotland, said: “What our organisations have in common is that we are mere custodians – we care for these places so that they can be passed on to and enjoyed by future generations. It is therefore vital that we encourage young people to see and experience what will one day become theirs to cherish for the generations that follow them.”
Alex Paterson, chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland, said: “We’re delighted to offer Young Scot cardholders this fantastic opportunity to explore our historic sites for only £1.
“This year we will be putting young people at the heart of everything we do, celebrating the valuable contribution they already make and creating new opportunities to get involved with Scotland’s historic environment.”
Lord Hopetoun, chair of the Historic Houses Association Scotland, said: “We are delighted that many of our member properties are offering Young Scot cardholders the chance to visit for £1.”
Louise Macdonald, chief executive of Young Scot, said: “Young people have told us they are keen to explore Scotland’s historic treasures and heritage sites and it is wonderful to see the sector engaging with young people in this way. This new discount for Young Scot cardholders is a great example of the Year of Young People 2018 in action, with organisations working together to help young people experience Scotland’s rich history.”