To celebrate the Year of Young People 2018, historic sites in Ayrshire and Arran are opening their gates to young people for £1.

The offer will be available at:
· Robert Burns Birthplace and Museum Alloway
· Batchelors’ Club
· Scouter Johnnie’s Cottage
· Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park
· Culzean Castle & Country Park

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 two-thirds of all young Scots - and the card is available for free to all young people living in Scotland aged 11-26.

To access the discount young people just need to present their card when buying their ticket. The discount will run throughout the Year of Young People 2018.

Throughout this partnership the heritage sector will engage young people and encourage them to learn, explore and experience more of Scotland’s history.

The offer has been created for the Year of Young People 2018, following a recommendation from in the Heritage Blueprint report that visiting historic sites was too expensive for some young people. 

The Heritage Blueprint report was created by a group of young people working with the National Trust for Scotland to help historic sites in Scotland engage with more young Scots.

Mena Kirmani, Heritage Blueprint member, said: “This is an incredible opportunity for young Scots in Ayrshire and Arran to explore Scotland’s history and celebrate the Year of Young People 2018.”

From February 1, the discount will be available at over 30 Historic Environment Scotland sites including Ayrshire and Arran.