Prices and opening times
Admission
- Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
- Adult: £17.00
- Child aged 5–15: £10.20
- Child under 5: FREE
- Concession: £13.60
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 60+ or unemployed.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Young Scot Card Holder Offer
To celebrate the Year of Young People 2018, our sites across Scotland are lowering their drawbridges and opening their gates and offering £1 entry to Young Scot card holders. Tickets can be bought online in advance or on arrival at the site (a valid Young Scot card must be shown).
Buy tickets Save with an Explorer PassOpen
1 April to 30 September
Daily, 9.30am to 6pm
Last entry 5pm
1 October to 31 March
Daily, 9.30am to 5pm
Last entry 4pm
New Year’s Day (1 January): 11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm).
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.
Café opening hours
Our cafés are open year-round. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the stylish Queen Anne Tearoom, nestled at the top of the castle in Crown Square. Or relax and soak up the views in the Redcoat Café, from snacks to hearty meals there’s something for everyone.
Our cafés are 'Taste our Best’ accredited, the dishes on our menu are prepared with locally sourced produce, look out for them on the menu.
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.
