Culross in brief
Culross is a Royal Burgh in Fife. The National Trust for Scotland looks after Culross Palace, its garden and a number of historic buildings in the village. The palace and the garden are the main paid visit. The streets of the village itself are open to walk, because people live here.
The palace and garden are also the reason many visitors come: they are Outlander filming locations. If you are staying in Alloa, Culross works as a half-day trip that you can combine with other days out, for example with day trips from Edinburgh, a visit to Stirling or one of our Scotland day tours.
Palace and garden: prices and hours in 2026
Prices in pounds, valid in 2026.
| Ticket | Without donation | With 10 percent donation |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £14 | £15.40 |
| Concession | £11 | £12.10 |
| Child | £8 | £8.80 |
| Family | £38 | – |
| One-parent family | £25 | – |
| Young Scot | £1 | – |
| Garden only, adult | £5 | – |
The donation is voluntary. Members of the National Trust for Scotland enter free. Until 31 October the palace and garden are open daily from 10:00 to 16:00, with last palace entry at 15:00. From 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027 they are closed. For spring and summer days, check the current opening calendar before you travel.
If you want to see a castle on the same trip, compare these prices with the ones on our Stirling Castle page.
Our pick: an Outlander day trip through Culross
Of the day trips, this coach day is the one whose route runs through Culross. Culross Palace entry is an optional extra.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in British pounds (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Scotland tours and day trips
Tours to Stirling, the Kelpies, Loch Lomond and more, with live prices and availability.
Outlander locations in Culross
What to see and what to expect.
Culross Palace, the garden and the Royal Burgh are Outlander filming locations. They appear in series 1, 2, 4 and 7.
Rather than hunting for single scenes, walk the village streets, which are free, and then go into the palace and garden, where the ochre walls, red tile roofs and garden paths will look familiar if you know the show.
Palace
An ochre building with red tile roofs. Entry is by timed small groups, so allow time on the day.
Garden
Garden paths and a herb garden. You can buy a garden-only ticket for £5 (adult, 2026).
Village streets
Open without a ticket. People live here, so keep noise down and do not look into windows or gardens.
Abbey ruins
A stone portal of Culross Abbey stands in the village. Check on site which parts you can enter.
How entry works
Tickets for the palace are sold on the day in the Townhouse shop. Because of the old timber beams, only 8 people enter every 15 minutes. This applies to members too. In busy periods you may wait for your slot, so go to the shop first and then walk the village while you wait.
The visit itself is short. Plan about half a day for the village, palace and garden together, and use the opening hours above as the limit rather than the target. Until the end of October the day ends at 16:00.
A simple half-day plan
One order that works with the entry slots.
1. Buy your ticket first
Go to the Townhouse shop and take your palace slot. Until the end of October the last palace entry is at 15:00, so do not leave this for late in the day.
2. Walk the village
Use the time before your slot to walk the streets. This part is free and open, and it gives you the setting before you go inside.
3. Palace, then garden
Enter the palace at your time, then walk the garden. If you only want the garden, the £5 adult ticket (2026) is enough.
4. Decide on the family ticket
A family ticket is £38 in 2026. Add up the single prices for your group before you choose, because the right ticket depends on who is travelling.
Plan the rest of your trip
Nearby places and practical pages.
Alloa Tower
The Erskine family tower house in the middle of the town.
Stirling Old Town
Church, Old Bridge, castle and Dunblane.
Weather and best time
What to wear and when to go.
Scotland day tours
Departures from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Stirling and the Kelpies.
Getting there
Trains, buses and the road from the airports.
Culross lies in Fife, outside Clackmannanshire, so check the current bus and rail connections before you go.
Culross: frequently asked questions
How much does Culross Palace cost in 2026?
Adults pay £14 for the palace and garden without a donation, concessions £11 and children £8. A family ticket is £38 and a one-parent family ticket £25. With a 10 percent donation an adult pays £15.40. Members of the National Trust for Scotland enter free.
When is Culross Palace open?
Until 31 October 2026 it is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00, with last palace entry at 15:00. It is closed from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. For April to September, check the current calendar before you travel.
Which Outlander series were filmed in Culross?
The palace, the garden and the Royal Burgh appear in series 1, 2, 4 and 7.
Do I need to book Culross Palace in advance?
Tickets are sold on the day in the Townhouse shop, and only 8 people enter per 15 minutes. If you plan around a specific time, arrive early and check the current booking notes before you travel.
Can I walk around Culross when the palace is closed?
Yes. The palace times do not apply to the streets of the village, which stay open because people live there. Please be quiet and respect private property.
Is this the official Culross website?
No. This is an independent guide. It is not the website of the National Trust for Scotland, and it is not connected to the palace, a tour operator or any hotel.