Tickets and Prices
Buy tickets for Edinburgh Castle
Book your Fast Track tickets (at no extra cost) before you
visit, using our webstore!
Please see our helpful information on
booking online if you have any queries.
Ticket Types & Prices
| CATEGORY | April 2013 - March 2014 |
|---|---|
| Adult (16-59yrs) | £16.00 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £9.60 |
| Concession (60yrs+ and unemployed) | £12.80 |
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5 year olds go free.
Last admission is 1 hour before closing.
Please be aware prices are subject to change and may also vary for special events.
Online tickets
If buying online, the above tickets are fast track at no extra cost and means you don't have to queue at the ticket office. Choose from immediate Print At Home ticketing or Ticket Machine Pick Up. Help on how to book online is available here.
What's included?
A fast track admission ticket includes entrance to all attractions within Edinburgh Castle and, when available, a complimentary guided tour.
Ticket office
If buying on the day from our ticket office, last tickets are sold 1 hour before closing. The ticket office is located inside Edinburgh Castle. When you arrive at the castle from the Royal Mile, walk over the drawbridge and the ticketing area is on your right.
Explorer Pass
Visiting more than one property?
Then you may be interested in an Explorer Pass. Save on admission
to 75 Historic Scotland properties including Edinburgh, Stirling
and Urquhart Castle. Find out more about
the Explorer Pass here.
Historic Scotland Membership
For unlimited entry to 78 attractions all year round, become a member of Historic Scotland. Benefits include free entry to over 400 Historic Scotland daytime events, 20% discount in our shops, quarterly colour membership magazine.




