- Open
- £26 adult · £13 child
- Assistance dogs only
- No car park on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Edinburgh Castle is a castle near Edinburgh, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £26, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.
Edinburgh Castle opening times
- Mon 12 09:3017:00
- Tue 13 09:3017:00
- Today Wed 14 09:3017:00
- Thu 15 09:3017:00
- Fri 16 09:3017:00
- Sat 17 09:3017:00
- Sun 18 09:3017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (1 April – 30 September) | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Winter (1 October – 31 March), current season | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:00 |
Closed on 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Closes 16:00 on 24 December and opens 11:00 on 1 January. Closed 25-26 December. Tickets can sell out online, with none then sold at the gate. May close in adverse weather.
Edinburgh Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £23.50 | £26 |
| Concession | £19 | £21 |
| Child | £11.50 | £13 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Edinburgh Castle and parking
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- Address
- EH1 2YT
- Parking
- No car park on site. No public parking; a few accessible spaces on the Esplanade for ticket holders, first come first served or bookable (limited May-October). Castle Terrace NCP is the nearest car park.
- By train
- Edinburgh is 0.5 miles away.
- Public transport
- Lothian Buses run through the Old Town; get off at the Mound or George IV Bridge. Edinburgh Waverley station is 0.4 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Visitors' dogs not permitted; assistance dogs only, on a lead.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Steep, curved cobbled route up to Crown Square (up to 15 degrees); some areas by steps; exit via 70 stone steps. Mobility vehicle and manual wheelchairs available.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Audio guide Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Edinburgh Castle
- 01
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 02
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 03
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 04
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 05
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
History of Edinburgh Castle
- c.1130 David I builds St Margaret's Chapel, now the oldest building in Edinburgh
- 1314 Thomas Randolph recaptures the castle from English forces
- 1457 The siege gun Mons Meg is given to James II
- c.1510 Great Hall built for James IV
- 1571 The 'Lang Siege' begins, after which the defences are rebuilt, including the Half Moon Battery
- 1755 North Barracks added at the top of the castle
- 1927 Scottish National War Memorial opens in the shell of the North Barracks
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Castles near Edinburgh Castle
All 3 castles in City of EdinburghFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Edinburgh Castle?
Adult tickets cost £26, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
When is Edinburgh Castle open?
In the summer (1 april – 30 september) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 18:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Edinburgh Castle?
There is no car park on site. Castle Terrace NCP is the nearest car park.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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- Page on edinburghcastle.scot
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- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
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