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.
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Opening hours
** Last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing. The opening hours for independent museums within the castle may vary. To check opening hours, please telephone 0131 225 9846.
Note: the one o'clock gun does not fire on a Sunday.
Exceptions
Christmas & New Year PeriodClosed 25 and 26 December.
On 1st January, the castle is open from 11am to 5pm (last entry at 4:15pm)
Royal Scots Regimental Museum
Closed 16th December 2011 to 3 January 2012 inclusive.
Gift Shop and Visitor Information
Closed for refurbishment, 3rd January to 16th March 2012 inclusive.
Whisky & Book Shop
Closed for refurbishment, 6th to 25th January 2012 inclusive.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August
During the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo, opening times subject to change. Check website for details closer to the time.
Ticket prices
Off Peak
Adult: £14.00
(aged 16 to 59)
Child: £8.20
(aged 5 to 15)
Concession: £11.20
(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
New Grandstand Project
Works are being carried out on behalf of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Ltd in preparation for the completion of the new grandstands in 2011.
Find out more about the project.
New Grandstand Project [pdf, 374kb] Earl Haig Memorial [pdf, 169kb] The Scottish Horse Memorial [pdf, 195kb] Spur of the Moment [pdf, 3.7mb]
Scottish National War Memorial
All visitors wishing to visit the Scottish National War Memorial only should go directly to the Visitor Information reception, next to the Ticket Office, where we will be delighted to facilitate their visit.
