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.

The Gatehouse © Historic Scotland

Buy tickets for Edinburgh Castle

BEAT THE QUEUES - buy Fast Track tickets at no extra cost, exclusive to the official Edinburgh Castle website.

Fast track tickets


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Buy tickets online and choose from Print At Home ticketing or Ticket Machine Pick Up. Immediate booking confirmation.

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

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Group visitors at Edinburgh Castle © Historic Scotland
For group bookings of 11 persons or more, please call +44 (0) 131 668 8664 to book.


Ticket prices


Standard (Oct & March to May)

Adult: £11.00
(aged 16 to 59)

Child: £5.50
(aged 5 to 15)

Concession: £9.00
(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.

What's included

A guided tour with castle member of staff © Historic Scotland
A fast track admission ticket includes entrance to all attractions within Edinburgh Castle and, when available, a complimentary guided tour.