Edinburgh Castle

The history of Edinburgh and Scotland combine at Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city's skyline. The castle is still a military barracks and home to the Scottish crown jewels. See the Great Hall, which was completed in 1511 and used as Scotland's main place of state assembly, take a free guided tour, or visit National War Museum Scotland - housed in the castle. 

 

Other museums include the Prisons of War exhibition which recalls the conditions of 18th century captives, the rooms of the Royal Palace and the Regimental Museum of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

As well as gift and book shops, the Crown Gift Shop offers exclusive, specially designed jewellery and other products for sale. Relax at the Queen Anne and Redcoat Cafés and enjoy unique views of the City of Edinburgh.

 

Address:

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG
Scotland, UK

Opening Times:

Summer
1 April to 31 October
Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 6.00pm

 

Winter
1 November to 31 March
Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 5.00pm

Last entry 45 minutes before closing

 

Christmas and New Year Period
Closed 25th and 26th December
Open on 1st January and 2nd January - please call for opening hours

 

Museums at the Castle
The opening times for independent museums may vary
Please telephone to check opening times prior to visit
 

Admission:
Adult £12.00 
Child (ages 5 - 15 years) £6.00 
Concessions (60 years and over and the unemployed) £10.00

Children under 5 Free 

 

Last tickets sold 45 minutes before closing

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
 

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Additional details on the Scottish National War Memorial.

The Crown Jewels exhibition has hands-on models of the Scottish Regalia and a Braille interpretation of their history.
 

Admission:
Adult £3.00
Concession (Over 60 years and the unemployed) £2.00 concession 
Child (5 - 15 years) £1.00