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Exterior view of Edinburgh Castle

Plan your visit

We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you will not be able to visit without booking in advance online. Although things may be a little different, we hope that you will have an enjoyable visit and will be greeted with a warm and friendly smile by staff.

Please review our website for further information on what safety measures and procedures in place.

Advance booking required

All visitors, including members, must book their tickets online in advance

Admissions Assistant, Sherif Mehareb, checking tickets at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle

Tickets

Tickets must be booked online in advance

Visitors coming in over the drawbridge

Opening times

Open from 9.30am daily

Taxi with Edinburgh Castle branding

Getting here

Explore ways to get to Edinburgh and the castle.

View of the Lang stairs by the Argyle Tower and Portcullis Gate

Access guide

More detailed information about accessibility

Taxi with Edinburgh Castle branding

Getting here is easy

Explore ways to get to Edinburgh and the castle, either locally or from overseas.

Visitors enjoying a day out at Blackness Castle

Visiting more than one location?

Why not consider our Membership. We offer a range of membership options to suit everybody, with access to over 70 paid sites.