- Open
- £8.50 adult · £4 child
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Craigmillar Castle is a ruined castle near Edinburgh, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. There is a car park on site, about 100 m from the entrance.
Craigmillar Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (1 April – 30 September) | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| Winter – October (current season) | 1 Oct to 31 Oct | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter – November to January | 1 Nov to 31 Jan | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:15 |
| Winter – February to March | 1 Feb to 31 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec.
Closed 25-28 December and 1-4 January. Some restrictions on the rooftop walkway during conservation work.
Craigmillar Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6 | £6.80 |
| Child | £3.50 | £4 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Craigmillar Castle and parking
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- Address
- EH16 4SE
- Parking
- Car park on site. Very limited; spaces not guaranteed; one accessible bay. About 100 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Brunstane is 1.9 miles away.
- Public transport
- Regular buses from central Edinburgh to the Craigmillar Castle Road stops on Peffermill Road and Old Dalkeith Road, about 15 minutes' walk.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Gently inclined 100 m tarmac path; steep grassed approach to the courtyard; upper floors by narrow uneven spiral stairs with rope handrail.
Food and facilities
- Shop Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Craigmillar Castle
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 03
Dungeon
Prison cells or a dungeon.
- 04
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 05
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 06
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 07
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
History of Craigmillar Castle
- 1566 Mary Queen of Scots stays at Craigmillar
- 1660 West range rebuilt after 1660 for the Gilmour family
Photos
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Castles near Craigmillar Castle
All 3 castles in City of EdinburghFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Craigmillar Castle?
Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
Where do you park at Craigmillar Castle?
There is a car park on site, about 100 m from the entrance.
When is Craigmillar Castle open?
In the summer (1 april – 30 september) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Wikidata
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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