Edinburgh Castle

The Esplanade, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

0131 225 9846
 

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Honours of Scotland Project

From the end of March 2023 until October 2023, we will be undertaking conservation work on the Honours of Scotland at the castle. The Honours will be removed from display one at a time to ensure visitor access to the collection is maintained throughout the project.

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Audio guides

You can hire an audio guide device fom the ticket office, or pre-book online when you buy your tickets. 20% discount for Historic Scotland Members and Explorer Pass holders. 

Audio guides are available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Polish, Portugese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian. Large Print also available.

You can also use our guide with your own mobile phone or tablet, instead of a headset. You'll need to bring your own fully charged mobile phone or tablet with internet, and we'll show you how to load it in an email before you arrive.

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Opening times

Tickets often sell out in advance. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 6pm
Last entry 5pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 9.30am to 5pm
Last entry 4pm

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