Opening Hours
Open all year seven days a week.
1st April to 31st October 9.30am - 6.00pm Last admission 5.15pm
1st November to 31st March 9.30am - 5.00pm Last admission 4.15pm
Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Prices
Adults £11.00 Children £5.50 Concessions £9.00
Edinburgh Castle is a majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline. It is perched on an extinct volcano and is part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site.
Human habitation of the site is dated back as far as the 9th century. As with most castles, Edinburgh's fortress has been a centre of military activity. The castle is one of the few that still has a military garrison, though this is mostly for ceremonial purposes.
There are two cafes and restaurants in the castle. There are numerous historical displays, and an educational centre in the castle which runs events for schools and educational groups. Re-enactors in costume and with period weaponry offer historical displays.
The key features of the Castle include-
St Margaret's Chapel - Edinburgh's oldest building which dates from the 1100's.
The Great Hall with its stunning hammerbeam roof built by James IV.
Crown Square - the principal courtyard which was developed in the 15th century.
The Half Moon Battery created in the late 16th century.
The Scottish National War Memorial added after the First World War.
