Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh · Edinburgh & the Lowlands · United Kingdom

★★★★★ Museum & culture

What it costs a family of four

Not published

Edinburgh Castle does not publish a fixed price, so this site will not invent one. Check the official page below.

What to know

On a volcanic plug above the city, holding the Scottish crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny. DATE-PRICED and timed entry - it sells out in August. THE ONE O'CLOCK GUN FIRES EVERY DAY EXCEPT SUNDAY, Christmas and Good Friday, and startles everyone. Historic Scotland membership covers it.

The details

Adult ticket	Check official booking
Child ticket	Check official booking (free under 5)
Typical visit	2.5 hours
Opening hours	Daily; BOOK A TIMED SLOT
Indoors or out	Both
Region	Scotland, United Kingdom
Prices quoted in	GBP

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Official page: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/

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