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.

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Overseas & short break visitors

The Explorer Pass is great value for money if you visiting Edinburgh Castle and other Historic Scotland sites on your holiday.

UK & frequent visitors

If you visit Historic Scotland sites regularly then a membership offers great value. Visit the membership website for further details.

Mary of Guise Family Trail


Celebrating a great Queen of Scotland, portrait of Mary of Guise

The Mary of Guise Family Trail is a chance to follow in the footsteps of a truly remarkable Renaissance woman – and see three of Scotland’s great historic attractions including Edinburgh Castle

Take the Family trail