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Edinburgh Castle
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid the largest tour-group crowds, and visit in shoulder seasons like April-May or September-October for milder weather and shorter queues.
Budget tips
Entry is ticketed; book timed tickets online for a lower rate than on-the-day and to skip the queue, and consider the Royal Edinburgh or multi-attraction passes to save money.
Recommended for
History buffs, Families, Photography enthusiasts, Military and architecture enthusiasts
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Hurtige fakta: Perched on a volcanic crag, the fortress dominates the skyline and draws about 1.5 million visitors every year. Inside, ancient stone corridors still echo with the daily boom of the One O'Clock Gun, a thunderous blast that marks the hour and carries for miles when the wind is right.
Højdepunkter: Beneath glass sits the Stone of Destiny, a carved slab that was famously taken from Westminster by students in 1950 and officially returned in 1996, making the display feel like a stolen secret finally reclaimed. Step onto the ramparts and you can hear gulls, taste briny air and see Mons Meg, a medieval bombard with a 20-inch bore that once hurled stone balls so massive the recoil would have been thunderous.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable, grippy shoes, cobbles and steep slopes make the site physically demanding.
- Pass through security early, bags are checked and queues grow quickly before the gates.
- Head to the Crown Room soon after opening to avoid the longest lines for the Honours of Scotland.
- For photos, use the Esplanade for sweeping Old Town views and the Half Moon Battery for cannon with skyline backdrops, and bring a windproof layer.
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Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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