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 Battlement Walk and David's Tower are currently closed. The National War Museum is currently partially closed to allow for some essential building repairs to be carried out.
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 Deaf Festival BSL Tour
Join Deaf Guide Gordon Hay on his BSL tour of Edinburgh Castle
Selected dates from Saturday 8 August 2026 to Saturday 15 August 2026