Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh, Scotland
Historic castle with indoor exhibits, outdoor grounds, tours, and views in Scotland's capital.
The experience
About this day out
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Europe, set in the heart of Scotland's capital city. Highlights of a visit include the Royal Palace, the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg and the Scottish National War Memorial. Visitors should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions.
When to go
Opening calendar
Open from 9.30am daily. 1 April to 30 September: opens 9.30am, last entry 5pm, closes 6pm. 1 October to 23 December: last entry 4pm; 24 December: last entry 3pm. Closed 25 and 26 December. 1 January opens 11am. Opening times are subject to change.
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Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Adult (16-64yrs) £23.50 online / £26.00 walk-up; Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £19.00 / £21.00; Child (7-15yrs) £14.00 / £15.50; Family (1 adult, 2 children) £48.50 / £54.00; Family (2 adults, 2 children) £67.50 / £74.50; Family (2 adults, 3 children) £80.00 / £88.50. Flexi Tickets: Adult £38.00, Concession £30.50, Child £22.50. Audio guide £4.00. Historic Scotland members and Explorer Pass holders free; English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members half-price or free; carers free (max two per transaction); Young Scot card holders £1.
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- A detailed access guide with more information about accessibility is available. Carers accompanying visitors with disabilities receive free entry, limited to two carers per transaction.
- Parking
- Not provided yet
- Dogs
- Not provided yet
Getting there
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