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Opening days in Edinburgh: what's closed on Tuesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 15 top attractions in Edinburgh with known opening hours, 2 close on Tuesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Thursday in Edinburgh
0 closed · 15 open
Closed on Thursday
Nothing closes on Thursday — all 15 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Thursday
- Edinburgh Castle9:30–16:00
- Palace of Holyroodhouse (Holyrood Palace)9:30–16:30
- National Museum of Scotland10:00–17:00
- Scott Monument10:00–12:30, 13:45–15:30
- Princes Street Gardens7:00–21:35Open late
- Royal Yacht Britannia10:00–15:00
- St Giles' Cathedral10:00–18:00
- Pentland Hills Regional Park HikeOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Water Sports on Portobello Beach9:00–19:00
- Visit Portobello PromenadeOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Visit Writers' Museum10:00–17:00
- Gladstone's Land9:00–19:00
- Mary King's Close8:30–23:30Open late
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh10:00–17:00
- Surgeons' Hall Museums10:00–17:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse (Holyrood Palace) | 9:30–16:30 | ✕ | ✕ | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 |
| National Museum of Scotland | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Scott Monument | 10–12:3013:45–15:30 | 10–12:3013:45–15:30 | 10–12:3013:45–15:30 | 10–12:3013:45–15:30 | 10–12:3013:45–15:30 | 10–12:3013:45–15:30 | 10–12:3013:45–15:30 |
| Princes Street Gardens | 7–21:35 | 7–21:35 | 7–21:35 | 7–21:35 | 7–21:35 | 7–21:35 | 7–21:35 |
| Royal Yacht Britannia | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 | 10–15 |
| St Giles' Cathedral | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 9–17 | 13–17 |
| Pentland Hills Regional Park Hike | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Water Sports on Portobello Beach | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–19 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Visit Portobello Promenade | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Visit Writers' Museum | ✕ | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Gladstone's Land | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Mary King's Close | 8:30–23:30 | 8:30–23:30 | 8:30–23:30 | 8:30–23:30 | 8:30–23:30 | 8:30–23:30 | 8:30–23:30 |
| Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Surgeons' Hall Museums | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
Open late in Edinburgh
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Princes Street GardensOpen late until 21:35 on every day
- Pentland Hills Regional Park HikeOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Visit Portobello PromenadeOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Mary King's CloseOpen late until 23:30 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Edinburgh closed on Tuesday?
Some are. 2 of the 15 top sights in Edinburgh with known hours close on Tuesday: Palace of Holyroodhouse (Holyrood Palace), Visit Writers' Museum. The other 13 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Edinburgh?
On Sunday, 15 of the 15 top sights in Edinburgh are open: Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse (Holyrood Palace), National Museum of Scotland, Scott Monument, Princes Street Gardens, Royal Yacht Britannia, St Giles' Cathedral, Pentland Hills Regional Park Hike and 7 more.
Which attractions in Edinburgh are open every day?
13 top sights in Edinburgh are open all seven days: Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Scott Monument, Princes Street Gardens, Royal Yacht Britannia, St Giles' Cathedral, Pentland Hills Regional Park Hike, Water Sports on Portobello Beach and 5 more.
Which sights in Edinburgh are open late?
Princes Street Gardens, Pentland Hills Regional Park Hike, Visit Portobello Promenade, Mary King's Close stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-21). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/London).
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