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Costumed performer at our Crime and Punishment in Georgian Scotland performance

Public performances

General view of Edinburgh Castle in strong sunlight

Gun Salutes

Selected dates until Sat 14 Nov 2026

F24 aerial camera with a five inch lens and hand grip mounting, used by the Royal Air Force for reconnaissance during the Second World War.

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

On until Sun 4 Oct 2026

Person wearing a high-visibility yellow vest and dark jacket stands with arms crossed in the foreground of Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle Careers Fair

Tue 6 Oct 2026

A person in a dark coat holds a glowing lantern inside a stone-walled chamber. In the background, a hooded figure stands silhouetted beside a tall leaded-glass window, while the lantern casts warm light across the textured stone walls, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene.

Whispers of the past: Dark history of the castle

Selected dates from Fri 16 Oct 2026 to Sun 1 Nov 2026

Silhouette of a hooded figure standing in a stone doorway, holding a glowing lantern. The lantern casts a warm yellow light, contrasting with the vivid green illumination on the rough stone wall behind, creating a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere.

Whispers after dark

Selected dates from Wed 28 Oct 2026 to Sat 31 Oct 2026

Four re-enactors in costume wearing masks with linked arms and walking under a portcullis gate

Halloween Shenanigans at Edin-boo! Castle

Sat 31 Oct 2026

A selection of cakes and scones on a cake stand

Christmas Afternoon Tea at Edinburgh Castle

Selected dates from Tue 1 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027

Costumed performer dressed as Rabbie Burns in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle

Celebrating Burns

Mon 25 Jan 2027

Two tiered cake stands on a table filled with delicious looking cakes and sandwiches, with champagne and coffee on the table too.

Six Nations Afternoon Tea at Edinburgh Castle

Fri 5 Feb 2027 to Sat 13 Mar 2027