Edinburgh Castle
The Esplanade
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG
National Grid reference: NT 252 734
Telephone: 0131 225 9846
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1 Apr to 30 Sept:
9.30am to 6pm
1 Oct to 24 Dec
9.30am to 5pm
27 Dec - 4 Jan:
10am to 4pm
5 Jan to 31 Mar:
9.30am to 5pm
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