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Edinburgh Castle stands on an extinct volcano like a giant sentinile - dark & brooding - always watchfully guarding her City. The Castle pre-dates Roman Times and bears witness to Scotland's troubled past. It really is worth the entrance fee - One million visitors can't be wrong. Edinburgh Castle - now owned and managed by Historic Scotland stands 2nd. only to the Tower of London as the most visited attraction in the United Kingdom.Allow at least two hours to get the most out of your trip the views from the ramparts are simply stunning. Take note of the two heros who guard the castle entrance - William Wallace and Robert the Bruce their bronze statues were placed at the gatehouse in 1929 a fitting tribute to two truely Great Scots.
Adults £10.30
Children £4.50
Concession £8.50
Opening Times
April - September 9.30 - 6.00
October - March 9.30 - 5.00 Leave a Comment Address: Castle HillPhone: 0131 225 0946Directions: You really can't miss it uphill from the Royal MileWebsite: www.historicscpt;amd
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Mons Meg has been fired almost every day since 1861 at precisley one o'clock. The gun is Europes oldest surviving medievil cannon. The cannon is now in retirement at Edinburgh Castle & stands proudly beside St. Margaret's Chaplle. If you are in Edinburgh at 1 o'clock you will still here a different cannon booming out the hour. Mons Meg is still in focus today = check out the Bonnie Lassies pictured beside this geat icon. Leave a Comment Address: Inside Edinburgh CastleDirections: At the start or end of the Royal Mile depending on your direction of travel
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 Edinburgh Castle by Nemorino
Thus spake our Scottish tour guide at Edinburgh Castle two and a half years ago.
Since then the defenses have been further strengthened, so to speak, since the cost of admission is now £9.80 for adults, £3.50 for children and £7.50 if you get a concession, for instance if you are a student or over sixty.
Opinions differ as to whether the castle tour is worth the price -- especially since the major museums in Edinburgh are all free! Personally, I do not regret having paid to tour the castle (actually I only paid £6.50 since I went before the price rise, and got a concession), but I don't think I would particularly want to do it again.
The bleachers visible in this photo were being set up for the "Edinburgh Military Tattoo", which is an open air show with brass bands and fireworks held here every year in August. Leave a Comment Address: Castle Hill (not that it needs an address)Phone: +44 (0)131 225 9846Directions: At the top of the Royal Mile.Website: http://www.edinburghcastle.biz/
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 edinburgh castle by dvideira
Inside the Castle, there is much to see. It was the seat (and regular refuge) of Scottish Kings, and the historical apartments include the Great Hall, which houses an interesting collection of weapons and armour.
The Royal apartments include a tiny room in which Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to the boy who was to become King James VI of Scotland and James I of England upon the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603.
The ancient Honours of Scotland - the Crown, the Sceptre and the Sword of State - are on view in the Crown Room. Nearby is the Scottish National War Memorial, a building designed and created shortly after the First World War; a moving experience. Leave a Comment Address: Castlehill - Royal Mile - EdinburghPhone: 0131 225 9846Directions: Impossible not to notice it...
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 View from the roof of the
Museum of Scotland by Nemorino
From the roof of the Museum of Scotland you can get some views out over the city, for instance of %L[http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tp/12f2b9/
]Edinburgh Castle, as shown here.
For some more views, please see my Views of Edinburgh travelogue.
Leave a Comment Address: Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street
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Edinburgh Castle... you can see it everywhere in the city. A good landmark for when you get lost, but also steeped in history. We hold the Tatoo here every year in the Summer, seats are sold out well in advance, BUT it is possible to get tickets on spec as ATYPIC and his wife Pascale did, and join in the fun.
I have shown my guests this castle and I always find more to see. There is a good exhibition of the small prison they have there. Incredibly spartan and must have been freezing in winter. I don't know if they heated the water in the shower stalls, but imagine how cold it was if they didn't!
The ramparts are huge and you can get good views of the City of Edinburgh from up there.
The website below is particularly good for all the things you want to find out about if you visit here.
There is another good exhibition of how the soldiers slept in the cramped spaces between the bunks. The bunks had hammocks strung above them, 18 inches shoulder room per man.
At Hogmanay, the whole place is lit up with waterfalls of fireworks, flares, synchronised music and fireworks, truly well worth the fortune Edinburgh Council spends on their magnificent City. You can see the Scottish Crown Jewels and learn about the hatred for the English..... still (unforntuantely) present to this day. The jewels are worth looking at, but wait til you see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London... sorry guys... A good exhibition and worth the trip. Leave a Comment
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 Edinburgh Castle by evaanna
The Castle's story is a reflection of the turbulent history of Scotland, even if in the 16th century, when the Palace of Holyroodhouse was built, it lost its importance as a royal residence and served more and more the military purposes. Besieged a number of times, it was not an easy target. The only place from which the enemy could access the castle was what now is The Royal Mile, that is, once they forced the Portcullis Gate, which was going to be a hard job. Still, the castle did fall into the English hands a few times. For centuries it served as a prison too, complete with instruments of torture and its own guillotine, popularly called the Maiden. From the time it was founded the Castle witnessed many a murder, like the ones following the infamous 'Black Dinner' in 1440, when the sixth Earl of Douglas and his brother were beheaded after having been presented with a bull's head, a sign of condemnation to death.
Exploring the whole castle will take you a few hours. Use the audio guide, which, when I was there, was to be had free, but apparently has to be paid for nowadays. Admire the fantastic views of the city the Castle offers and above all, don't hurry. Considering the entrance fee, you may never decide to go back there again.
Photograph by Izabela Szymanska Leave a Comment Address: Castle HillDirections: Walk up the Royal Mile, the only entrance to the Castle is from its upper end.
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 Edinburgh view from the castle by scotlandscotour
Typical views of the Edinburgh - from the Castle - just to give you the 'feel' of the place.
*The green area is part of Princes Gardens, on the north side of the Castle, a beautiful haven within the city. A very popular place. In the centre of this, the pointy tower (blackened by soot from all the coal fires Edinburgh used to have) is the *Scott Monument (Sir Walter).
*The two large buildings in the foreground are National Galleries - good for an hour especially in rain! If you look closely you will realise the gardens are used by the trains to reach Waverley Station*. Sigh.
The large block of a building (right of Scot monument) is an hotel* and beneath that is the main Tourist Information Office and Waverley Train Station*. Beyond that and further right is the old Observatory* - no longer able to cope with light pollution - but very significant and a delightful walk / views etc.
On the sky-line is the port of Leith* and the Forth Estuary, the Firth of Forth*.
I hope that makes sense!! Enlarge Pic to see. Leave a Comment Address: Edinburgh castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, UKDirections: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, view north over City.Website: www.visitscotland.com Other Contact: http://www.edinburgh.org/
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 guards - edinburgh castle by dvideira
Edinburgh Castle is also the home of the One O'Clock Gun.
This is fired every day except Sunday at precisely 1.00pm
An accurate way to check for our clocks and watches.
Opening Days/Times:
The castle is open all year, seven days per week, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
April to September: 9.30am to 6.00pm.
October to March: 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing.
Prices:
Adult Charge : £ 9.50
Child Charge : £ 2.00
Concession : £ 7.00 Senior Citizens & Unemployed.
Children under 5 free. Leave a Comment Address: Castlehill - Royal Mile - EdinburghPhone: 0131 225 9846Directions: Impossible not to notice it...
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 Edinburgh Castle - Round the
Back by scotlandscotour
Those not wishing to part with money can get excellent views of the City from the Castle Esplanade for free. (Best in the morning).
Walking around the base of the Castle (to the left on this picture) takes you on a footpath into Princes Street Gardens. You'll notice how the rock, like the buildings is blackened by soot from the old coal chimneys - that gave the City the name "Auld Reakie".
The Castle is expensive to get in (9.50 I think nowadays) so if your budget is tight, don't worry, inside isn't so great. Like so many things, its the fear of missing out that persuades you to go in, then its a disappointment. For that money it is questionable.
If you want to see inside, go early and beat the crowds!
Historic Scotland membership is very sensible. Also check out the Explorer Pass - various types - giving you access to many Historic Scotland Sites and a great saving!
Information about the Explorer Pass can be found directly from my Scotland Tip - http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/70ef2/f8/1/ - Click link and scroll down. Leave a Comment Address: EdinburghDirections: Centre of EdinburghWebsite: http://www.edinburgh.org/ Other Contact: www.historic-scotland.org.uk
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