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There are many ways to experience Edinburgh Castle. Go straight to an exciting part, follow an itinerary, or allow an audio guide to show you around.

Highlights

Discover some of the main attractions at the castle, from the Royal Palace and Honours of Scotland to Mons Meg and the Scottish National War Memorial.

Fight for the Castle

An immersive exhibition telling the dramatic story of Edinburgh Castle during the Wars of Independence.

The Great Hall

Built to dazzle – its walls echoed to the sound of royal celebrations and ceremonies.

The Royal Palace

The luxurious palace witnessed many dramatic moments in the lives of Scotland’s royalty.

Honours of Scotland

Crown, sceptre, sword of state – the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles.

St Margaret's Chapel

Edinburgh’s oldest building – a royal place of peace and prayer.

Mons Meg

Mons Meg was among the greatest guns in medieval Europe.

One o'Clock Gun

Witness the firing of the One o’clock Gun, a much-loved Edinburgh tradition.

Half Moon Battery

The great curved wall of the Half Moon Battery is a dominant feature of the city skyline.