Unfortunately, Edinburgh Castle will be closed on Saturday 4 October due to Storm Amy. We hope to reopen on Sunday 5 October. Check HES website for closures

Unfortunately, Edinburgh Castle will be closed on Saturday 4 October due to Storm Amy. We hope to reopen on Sunday 5 October.

Check HES website for closures
Illustration of a stable boy and lionkeeper

Into the Lion's Den

Welcome to Edinburgh Castle! I’m Jamie – the lion-keeper’s apprentice.

Did you know Scotland’s kings and queens used to have a royal zoo? They used the animals to impress and scare their visitors!

There are lots of other animals around the castle too. Can you help me find them?