Getting here
Edinburgh Castle
The Esplanade
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG
National Grid reference: NT 252 734
Telephone: 0131 225 9846
View Edinburgh Castle on a Google map
Johnston Terrace road closure
From Monday 29 May (for 3 weeks), Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
There will be an emergency road closure for essential maintenance on Johnston Terrace. This will be for vehicles and pedestrians from the top of Granny Green Steps to the bottom of Johnston Terrace.
Please be aware that there may be restricted access for coaches during this time. A traffic management system will be in place for the above times.
Parking
There is no public parking at Edinburgh Castle. Castle Terrace NCP is the nearest car park.
There are a small number of parking spaces available for ticket holders with Blue Badges on the Castle Esplanade. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bicycle
Bike racks are available nearby at:
- Victoria Street
- Waverley Station
- Chambers Street
Journey planners
Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website.
Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.
Let us know if you spot one of our sites in the wrong location. You can email digital@hes.scot.