Publications

Edinburgh Castle Names

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research Investigating into the origins of names within Edinburgh Castle.

Investigating Edinburgh Castle

A resource for teachers planning a trip to Edinburgh Castle

Discover Edinburgh Castle

This guide for younger visitors to the castle tells that tales that made the castle what it is today.

Edinburgh Castle Souvenir Guide

Available in various languages

Read this official souvenir guide to learn about the important events and characters from this tourist attraction’s past.

Edinburgh Castle Visitor Leaflet

Experience the Defender of the Nation's 3,000 year history with this short visitor leaflet.

Edinburgh Castle - Statements of Significance

HES Statements of Significance outline the history and development of Scotland's Properties in Care. This document highlights the key features that makes Edinburgh Castle special.

Edinburgh Castle Wedding Brochures

Information for people interested in holding their special day at Scotland's most famous landmark.

Edinburgh Castle Explorer Quiz

Created 2017

Explore our castle, as this fun fact-finding mission helps you discover the stories of its people, places and pets

Edinburgh Castle's Role as a Gun House

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research report on the castle’s role as a gun house.

Edinburgh Castle: Green Tourism report

As part of our commitment to sustainability and green issues, Edinburgh Castle is assessed under the Green Tourism Business Scheme, the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK.

Edinburgh Castle Jacobite Trail Quiz

Updated 2019 in English and other languages

Visit key locations in the castle and see if you can discover the answers to these questions about the Jacobite Risings

Edinburgh Castle in the Modern Era: Presenting Meanings

Edinburgh Castle Research

The development of Edinburgh Castle as a visitor attraction