Edinburgh Castle

The Esplanade, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

0131 225 9846
 

Prices and opening times

Admission

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

If you are a Member your ticket will be free, but to guarantee entry please book in advance. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits

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Ticket type Online price Walk-up price
Adult (16-64yrs) £19.50 £22.00
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £15.50 £17.60
Child (7-15yrs) £11.40 £13.20
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £38.50 £43.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £56.00 £63.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £66.50 £75.00

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.

Admission prices are subject to change.

Free and discounted admission

  • Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival. 
    • Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
  • English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
  • Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
  • Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).  
  • Current members of the British Armed Forces receive free entry to Edinburgh Castle (as well as Stirling Castle and Fort George). Please make an online booking using HM Forces from the list of ticket types. You will need to bring a valid MOD 90 card when you arrive at site. Please note free entry only applies to the serving member.

Opening times

Dates Opens Last entry Closes
Daily, 1 April to 30 September 9.30am 5pm 6pm
Daily, 1 October to 31 March 9.30am 4pm 5pm

1 January - the castle will open at the later time of 11am.

You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle.

Opening times for the independent museums at the castle may vary.

Closed 

25 and 26 December 

Unexpected closures

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.

Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.

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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