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Visit Edinburgh's famous castle for a great family day out, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg and One o’Clock Gun.

Plan your visit

Ready to explore the castle? Find all you need to plan your visit right here

Tickets

View Edinburgh Castle ticket prices and types, find out about free and discounted admission, and buy tickets online now.

Opening times

The castle is open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Getting here

Find out how to get to the castle – whether by plane, train, bus, tram, car or bicycle.

Access guide

Find out about access at Edinburgh Castle for visitors with disabilities, including access to the monument, the visitor centre and our cafés and shops.

Groups

See details of group visits to Edinburgh Castle, from group bookings and our Group Sales Account to free education visits to Edinburgh Castle and other sites.

Travel Trade & Group Visits

Bring your group to enjoy the perfect day out and experience the Defender of the Nation’s 3,000-year history! We have taken all the stress out of planning your trip.

Learning Groups

Let learners engage with history where it actually happened, with free education visits to Edinburgh Castle and other heritage sites in Scotland.

Membership and Explorer Pass

Eager to explore more? Pick up an Explorer Pass if you plan to visit other Historic Scotland sites. Or for unlimited year-round entry to over 70 heritage attractions, become a member. Edinburgh Castle could be just the beginning.