Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore at a specific date and time, with options for carer tickets.
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Flexi tickets
Valid for one entry to the castle at any timeslot on any day within a 7-day period
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Guided tour tickets
Entry to the castle and a place on our official guided walking tours
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
Important notice
The prisons are closed today (Tuesday 22 September). The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum at the castle will also be closed Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September for essential maintenance.
Upcoming events
View all events for Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh Castle Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this new exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
On until Sunday 4 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Careers Fair
Join us at Edinburgh Castle after hours and learn about the range of careers and skills in heritage.
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle Whispers of the past: Dark history of the castle
Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind
Selected dates from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026
Edinburgh Castle Whispers after dark
Whispers After Dark invites you into Edinburgh Castle after hours for a guided Halloween journey through its shadowed spaces. Discover centuries of secrets and darker histories on this atmospheric tour
Selected dates from Wednesday 28 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle Halloween Shenanigans at Edin-boo! Castle
Some special guests await you in the Great Hall and they have a story to tell!
Saturday 31 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle Christmas Afternoon Tea at Edinburgh Castle
Our Christmas themed afternoon tea is the perfect way to kick start your festive celebrations!
Selected dates from Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
Edinburgh Castle Celebrating Burns
A light-hearted introduction to the life and works of Robert Burns
Monday 25 January 2027
Edinburgh Castle Six Nations Afternoon Tea at Edinburgh Castle
Celebrating the food of the Six Nation Countries with our Afternoon Tea packages.
Friday 5 February 2027 to Saturday 13 March 2027