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Tickets | Edinburgh Castle
Please make an online booking using HM Forces from the list of ticket types. You will need to bring a valid MOD 90 card when you arrive at site. Please note free entry only applies to the serving member.
See and do
Edinburgh Castle covers a lot of ground. Take a look at our orientation map to see where the main attractions are and decide what to visit first. You can also pick up a free copy of the map when you arrive at the castle. Download the map [PDF 457KB] Why not consider our Membership or Explorer Pass. We offer a range of options to suit everybody, with access to all open Historic Scotland ...
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Buy tickets in advance for best price and guaranteed entry · Open from 9.30am daily. Explore ways to get to Edinburgh and the castle. ... Explore ways to get to Edinburgh and the castle, either locally or from overseas. Getting here · Why not consider our Membership or Explorer Pass. We offer a range of options to suit everybody, with access to all open Historic Scotland ...
Opening times
Once tickets are sold out online, there will be no further tickets available at the castle. You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle. Opening times are subject to change. The Western Defences are closed until 31 March. The Crown Room will be temporarily closed from Monday 12 January to April 2026. This is to allow for the refurbishment of the vault and the creation of a new display for the Honours of Scotland ...
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Anyone aware whether Edinburgh Castle have any free entry in November?
Not tied St Andrew’s day, but Historic Scotland have their Historic Sundays promotion. They have free tickets available the first au day every month, some venues (like Edinburgh Castle) are very limited but it your quick you can book them https://www.historicenvironment.scot/historic-sundays/ You could always become a member, a full price adult can be purchased for just £4.58 a month, they offer concessions and joint memberships which work out cheaper too. You can visit all their properties including Edinburgh castle as much as you want in the year and you also get a discount in their cafes and shops, loads of events you can attend which are included such as the annual jousting at Linlithgow Palace and a really interesting magazine every quarter. More on reddit.com
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November 5, 2024Getting in free to Edinburgh Castle
It says on their website "Admission to Edinburgh Castle to visit the Memorial only is free of charge on application to Visitor Information. No charge is made for admission to the Memorial itself and the stewards and guides do not accept gratuities." Looking online, you go to the information booth and speak to them and then people say that you are either guided, or the guards keep an eye on you and point you back to the exit when you are done in the memorial. Seems a wee bit scummy to take advantage of a policy designed to allow people to pay their respects to the war dead though. More on reddit.com
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October 23, 2017Edinburgh Castle
The entry slot is half an hour, you can stay as long as you like once you're inside. More on reddit.com
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March 18, 2024What are your thoughts on Edinburgh castle? Worth a visit?
Well worth a visit. Lots to see, amazing views. It can be very busy, it's not cheap and you're best to book in advance; but worth it IMO. More on reddit.com
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July 13, 2025Historic Environment Scotland
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Edinburgh Castle | Historic Environment Scotland
2 days ago - 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.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Book a ticket to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the home of Scottish royal history and the official residence in Scotland of His Majesty The King.
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Membership | Historic Scotland
Our Explorer Pass gives you great value for money and a simple way to visit many of our properties across Scotland. The pass is valid for fourteen consecutive days, and includes entry to Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Skara Brae and ...
Edinburgh Castle
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Official Edinburgh Castle Website
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city, it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away. Tickets often sell out far in advance.
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Opening times | Edinburgh Castle
Once tickets are sold out online, there will be no further tickets available at the castle. You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle. Opening times are subject to change.
English Heritage
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Other British Isles and Overseas Associated Attractions | English Heritage
Pre-booking required, please check the Historic Scotland website for details. Booking in advance is essential to guarantee entry at some of the busiest attractions, or those with limited capacities. Visit Historic Scotland ... Iconic Irish sites such as Phoenix Park in Dublin and Aughnanure Castle in Co.
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Edinburgh Castle Ticket - Klook United Kingdom
Book your Edinburgh Castle tickets and explore the castle's 3,000-year history as a sanctuary to Scotland's kings and queens.
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Plan your visit | Edinburgh Castle
Buy tickets in advance for best price and guaranteed entry · Open from 9.30am daily. Explore ways to get to Edinburgh and the castle. ... Explore ways to get to Edinburgh and the castle, either locally or from overseas. Getting here · 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.
Historic Environment Scotland
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Edinburgh Castle: History | Historic Environment Scotland
May 7, 2024 - The military presence remains unbroken – Edinburgh Castle is still an active base today. It also houses three military museums, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Prisons of War exhibition. ... Tickets often sell out far in advance. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
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2025 Historic Scotland Explorer Pass (Edinburgh) - with Reviews
July 21, 2025 - Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket ... Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission ... Customize your own sightseeing itinerary with a Historic Scotland Explorer Pass, which proves the ideal choice for first-time visitors with an interest in British history.
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Edinburgh Castle: Access | Historic Environment Scotland
December 4, 2025 - Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 5pm (closes 6pm) 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 4pm (closes 5pm) ... Browse images on our online learning resource.
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Visit Edinburgh Castle (Scotland) - Tickets & Tours
On top of Castle Rock is the famous Edinburgh Castle with Mons Meg and the One o'Clock Gun. Museum info, book tours, opening times and entry tickets for visiting the historic castle in Scotland's capital.
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August 6, 2024 - If we have availability then yes, ... contact [email protected] with your booking details. Advanced booking is available for all of our sites but, to ensure entry, we specifically recommend it for Blackness Castle, Doune Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, Skara Brae and, Urquhart Castle. Historic Scotland Life members ...
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Edinburgh Castle: Getting here | Historic Environment Scotland
2 weeks ago - Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 5pm (closes 6pm) 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 4pm (closes 5pm) ... Browse images on our online learning resource.
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Places to Visit | Historic Scotland Membership
January 4, 2025 - Historic Scotland membership gives you free entry to all of our staffed attractions and over 400 spectacular daytime events.
Forever Edinburgh
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The Official Guide to Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s beauty is both staggering and stunning but the city is more than just a pretty face.