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.

We welcome larger groups to Edinburgh Castle and to ensure you receive the service you expect, we have teams dedicated to managing group visits.

Educational visits

Inspiring Learning Beyond the Classroom

School taking part in the schools programme © Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland encourages a broad range of education groups, from schools to University of the Third Age, to visit Edinburgh Castle; to bring Scotland’s history to life and to deepen understanding of our country’s rich heritage.

To enhance these visits we offer a variety of resources for teachers and for other education group leaders, which help create unique and imaginative learning opportunities for learners of all ages. View Educational visits


Travel Trade

As the largest operator of visitor attractions in Scotland, we aim to offer an unrivalled service dedicated to the travel trade. With many of Scotland's must see icons in our care, we are confident we have a range of attractions that will fit any tour programme or itinerary.
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Education contacts
All bookings to Edinburgh Castle, plus school programme activity bookings and education visit enquiries.

Telephone: +44 (0) 131 668- 8793/8736
Email:  hseducation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Craig Fletcher
Edinburgh Castle Education Officer
Telephone: +44 (0) 131 225-9846 ext 255
Email: hseducation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk



Travel Trade contacts

All Travel Trade queries.

Telephone: +44 (0) 131 668 8831/8990
Email: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk