Edinburgh Castle
Guide
Photo: Stephencdickson · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
≈ A$45SightAllow 2–3 hoursPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A fortress on a sheer volcanic rock at the top of the Royal Mile: gatehouses and cannon-lined ramparts, the great hall, the crown room with Scotland's crown jewels, war museums and views across the whole city to the sea.
A brief history
Its oldest building, the small St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the 1100s. A gun is still fired from the ramparts at one o'clock every day except Sunday, once a time signal for ships in the harbour.
Tips
- Best time
- First entry in the morning, before the tour groups
- Cost
- ≈ £22 (check)
- Allow
- 2–3 hours
- Hours
- Usually 9:30–18:00 from April to September and 9:30–17:00 from October to March; last entry an hour before closing (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- The Old Town: The castle, the Royal Mile, its closes, the Grassmarket and the big museums; lively at night, with many hostels.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Partly indoors
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