We want to make your visit to Edinburgh Castle as enjoyable and memorable as possible. This section aims to cover everything you need to know before you visit.

Row of cannons in Edinburgh Castle © Historic Scotland

Plan your visit to Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a great day out. Here you'll find essentials about tickets, directions and details of our facilities. Click on the tabbed headers for details of that section. If you have special requirements, please call us on 0131 668 8800.

Opening hours

Edinburgh Castle in summer © Historic Scotland
Summer
9.30am - 6.00pm
21st March - 30 September
Edinburgh Castle in winter © Historic Scotland
Winter
9.30am - 5.00pm
1 October - 31 March


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Last entry 45 mins before closing. During the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo, opening times subject to change. Please telephone prior to visit.

Tickets

Screenshot of the official Edinburgh Castle webstore
BUY FAST TRACK TICKETS online and beat the queues. At no extra cost.

Buy tickets in advance up to May 2008.


Adult: £11.00
Child: £5.50
Concession: £9.00
Child under 5: FREE

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Useful Information

Plan your visit - find out about our facilities, directions, access for all and special arrangements for groups.

View Essentials visitor information.

We recommend at least two hours to see all the highlights in the castle.