Edinburgh Castle

Iconic fortress perched magnificently on a volcanic rock above the city. The castle has been continuously used for 1100 years and is kept in excellent condition; it's still the ceremonial headquarters of the army in Scotland. Highlights include the Great Hall, the Honours of Scotland (the Scottish Crown Jewels), the War Museum and the 12th century St Margaret's Chapel. The One O'Clock Gun is fired each day from Mills Mount battery. Audio guides available. It's mobbed with tourists and in summer often sells out, book online well in advance.

• Limited wheelchair access

• history
• museum

Address

Castlehill EH1 2NG

Hours

Daily: Apr-Sep 9:30AM-6PM, Oct-Mar 9:30AM-5PM

Price

Adult £19.50, child (7-15) £11.40, conc £15.50, Historic Scotland / English Heritage / Cadw free

Phone

+441312259846

Website

edinburghcastle.scot (opens in a new tab)