By Bulbaholic
Moray,
Scotland 
Hi Scottish GoYers, did you know that all paying Historic Scotland sites are open for free this weekend, for St Andrew's weekend. This includes the expensive ones like Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace etc.
To qualify you need to apply for a pass at this site:
http://www.ticketgiveaway.co.uk/
I know that this is a bit late but I have only just found out about it.
25 Nov, 2011
Answers
Just remember to register and get your pass first... Up north where we are most of the properties are ruins but we plan on visiting a couple weather permitting.
25 Nov, 2011
Thanks, Bulbaholic. Good to know. Quite a few of these around here.
25 Nov, 2011
Sweet! Thanks for the tip. Always fancied visiting Linlithgow Palace.
25 Nov, 2011
Do you think that they will allow English people to visit? ;o)
25 Nov, 2011
No idea, but probably not, it is the Scottish gov. that has initiated this event and you do have to give your address and have i.d. on you.
26 Nov, 2011
Anyone can apply for the free pass - it is paid via the Scottish Government as a gift for St Andrews day. So anyone visiting from the RoUK or abroad can get into some pricey attractions (Edinburgh Castle is normally £15 each) for free all weekend.
26 Nov, 2011
I wish the Scottish Gov would shift it to a less wet and cold day! August or July would be better weather wise.
26 Nov, 2011
Looks like there could be several impromptu GoY Meets this weekend, Lol.
Enjoy!
26 Nov, 2011
We have just come back from our visit to Spynie Palace. Not cold and wet but very windy. If it stays dry we hope to go to Urquhart Castle by Loch Ness tomorrow; a very exposed location.
26 Nov, 2011
Enjoy BA...Urquhart Castle is very lovely and eerie!
27 Nov, 2011
Ah well the blattering rain and wind means we decided again Urquhart Castle but we did revisit Fort George and managed to be inside each time the heavens opened.
27 Nov, 2011
Good decision!
27 Nov, 2011
We had a great day out at Sterling Castle - thanks for the tip off!
28 Nov, 2011
Glad that you benefitted, Kildermorie.
Remember that Historic Scotland do a similar free weekend sometime at the end of the winter, just before the main tourist season starts.
28 Nov, 2011
thanks Bulbaholic, I will have a try at visiting Edinburgh Castle as not been in there for years :o)
25 Nov, 2011