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.

View from Argyle Battery onto Princes Street © Historic Scotland

Essentials

Everything you need to know before you go. Click on each section heading for more details. If you require further assistance when you arrive, look for Visitor Information which will be clearly signposted inside the castle. Our friendly staff will be on hand to help you.

Fast track tickets


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Choose from Print At Home ticketing or Ticket Machine Pick Up on the day of your visit.

Simple and fully secure, all you need is a debit/credit card. Online tickets are available at no extra cost.

View How to book online


Group visitors at Edinburgh Castle © Historic Scotland
For group bookings of 11 persons or more, please call +44 (0) 131 668 8831 / 8990 to book. Email:hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk


Ticket prices


Peak (June to September)

Adult: £12.00
(aged 16 to 59)

Child: £6.00
(aged 5 to 15)

Concession: £9.50
(aged 60 and over, unemployed)

Child under 5: FREE

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Note: members of Historic Scotland get free entry & 20% discount in our shops.

Useful information


Facilities
There is a cafe & a restaurant with family friendly meals, gift shops and accessible toilets. View Facilities

Access for all
There are limited parking spaces for disabled visitors at the castle.

A courtesy vehicle can take visitors with disabilities from the esplanade to Crown Square. View Access for all

Celebrate in style View Graduation Lunch offer