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

Edinburgh Castle Visitor Leaflet

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

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 for Kids

Explore Scotland’s most famous castle – home to kings and queens, the site of historic battles, and probably the best-known place in Scotland.

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 - 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 Research: The Stone of Destiny

Updating the Scholarship

A research report that considers recent scholarship on the Stone of Destiny and attempts to identify and address gaps in our understanding of the significance.

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's Role as a Gun House

Edinburgh Castle Research

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

Edinburgh Castle in the Modern Era: Presenting Meanings

Edinburgh Castle Research

The development of Edinburgh Castle as a visitor attraction