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

Christmas Lunch Menu

1st - 31st December 2010

Christmas lunch menu

Celebrate Christmas in Edinburgh’s most iconic setting. With free entry to the castle included in the cost of your lunch, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the festive season with your colleagues, friends or family.

Christmas Lunch Menu [pdf 206kb]

Available 1st - 31st December 2010.  Lunch bookings available from 1pm in the Queen Anne Room.

£35 per person including free entry to Edinburgh Castle


Special Christmas Wine & Dine Event

12 & 19 December

Christmas Wine & Dine menu

Sample the best of Scottish cuisine at our two special Christmas Wine and Dine lunches. Chef will be describing the content and production of each course alongside the sommelier’s description of the specially selected wine to complement each dish.

Special Christmas Wine & Dine Menu [pdf 854 kb]

Available 12 & 19 December only.  Lunch begins in the Queen Anne Room at 12.30pm.

£52 per person, includes free entry to the castle.

Booking required for the Christmas lunch and Wine & Dine event.
Tel: 0131 220 4833
email: edinburghcastle-events@benugo.com