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Exterior view of Edinburgh Castle

Plan your visit

Ready to explore Edinburgh Castle? Find all you need to plan your visit right here, from ticket prices and opening times to details about different places to see around the castle.

In line with Scottish Government guidance, we strongly encourage visitors to continue to wear face coverings in interior spaces.

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

Tickets

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 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.

Getting here
Visitors enjoying a day out at Blackness Castle

Visiting more than one location?

Why not consider our Membership or Explorer Pass. We offer a range of options to suit everybody, with access to all open Historic Scotland sites for free.

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