Edinburgh Castle
About Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story.
Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it.
In the 1600s, the castle became a military base. Some buildings were rebuilt and new ones were raised to house a huge garrison - and provide a secure jail for prisoners of war.
The military presence remains unbroken, but over the last 200 years the castle has become a national icon. It is now Scotland's leading tourist attraction, and a key element of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site.
Come to the castle and hear the rest of the story.
Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Castle
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
24th September 2018
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial.
Their Name Liveth
24th September 2018
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial.
Bolts and Bodkins
26th September 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
27th September 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
28th September 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Their Name Liveth
29th September 2018
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial.
Their Name Liveth
30th September 2018
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial.
Bolts and Bodkins
2nd October 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
3rd October 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
4th October 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Women of Independence
5th October 2018
Hear how during the Wars of Independence, women were among some of Bruce's strongest and bravest supporters.
Knight at the Castle
5th October 2018
Brand new for 2018 to celebrate the Year of Young People, take this opportunity to experience Edinburgh Castle as you never have before!
Their Name Liveth
6th October 2018
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial.
Their Name Liveth
7th October 2018
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial.
An audience with Mary, Queen of Scots
9th October 2018
It is 1566, find out what life is like at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots here in Edinburgh Castle.
An audience with Mary, Queen of Scots
10th October 2018
It is 1566, find out what life is like at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots here in Edinburgh Castle.
An audience with Mary, Queen of Scots
11th October 2018
It is 1566, find out what life is like at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots here in Edinburgh Castle.
Bolts and Bodkins
12th October 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Schiltron!
13th October 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
Schiltron!
14th October 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
Music Through the Ages
17th October 2018
Meet King James V's musician as he explain some of the music and instruments played in court at Edinburgh Castle.
Music Through the Ages
18th October 2018
Meet King James V's musician as he explain some of the music and instruments played in court at Edinburgh Castle.
Music Through the Ages
19th October 2018
Meet King James V's musician as he explain some of the music and instruments played in court at Edinburgh Castle.
Medieval Fashion
20th October 2018 - 21st October 2018
See how fashion of the Kings court here in Edinburgh Castle changed through the medieval period for both men and women.
Bolts and Bodkins
23rd October 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
24th October 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Queen Margaret’s Castle
25th October 2018 - 26th October 2018
Listen at Lady Edmund, who served at Queen Margaret's Court in Edinburgh Castle, tells her story.
Schiltron!
27th October 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
Schiltron!
28th October 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
An audience with Mary, Queen of Scots
29th October 2018
It is 1566, find out what life is like at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots here in Edinburgh Castle.
An audience with Mary, Queen of Scots
30th October 2018
It is 1566, find out what life is like at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots here in Edinburgh Castle.
Bolts and Bodkins
1st November 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
2nd November 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Inglis’ Amazons
3rd November 2018
Inglis’ Amazons: hear the tales of this incredible all-female medical unit as they save lives at the front.
Inglis’ Amazons
4th November 2018
Inglis’ Amazons: hear the tales of this incredible all-female medical unit as they save lives at the front.
1918: Victory and Remembrance
6th November 2018 - 8th November 2018
Meet a Highland soldier from 1918 and learn about his experience at the front and his reflections on the Armistice.
Their Name Liveth
10th November 2018
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial.
Their Name Liveth
11th November 2018
Come and hear the story of the role Sir Robert Lorimer played in the building of the Scottish National War Memorial.
Rob Roy MacGregor
12th November 2018
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle.
Rob Roy MacGregor
13th November 2018
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle.
Gun Salutes 2018
14th November 2018
Check here for a full list of gun salutes throughout the year at Edinburgh Castle.
Bolts and Bodkins
16th November 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Schiltron!
17th November 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
Schiltron!
18th November 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
Rob Roy MacGregor
19th November 2018
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle.
Rob Roy MacGregor
22nd November 2018
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle.
Kilts and Captivity
23rd November 2018
Find out why the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745 failed as you meet a Highlander held prisoner in Edinburgh Castle.
Inglis’ Amazons
24th November 2018
Inglis’ Amazons: hear the tales of this incredible all-female medical unit as they save lives at the front.
Inglis’ Amazons
25th November 2018
Inglis’ Amazons: hear the tales of this incredible all-female medical unit as they save lives at the front.
Unsung Heroines – the Role of the VADs
27th November 2018
Come and meet Mrs Jane Clark, the commandant of a unit of VAD nurses and hear her story at Edinburgh Castle.
Unsung Heroines – the Role of the VADs
28th November 2018
Come and meet Mrs Jane Clark, the commandant of a unit of VAD nurses and hear her story at Edinburgh Castle.
Bolts and Bodkins
29th November 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
30th November 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Schiltron!
1st December 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
Schiltron!
2nd December 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and find out what a Schiltron was, how pikes were used and have a go yourself!
Meet the Barbersurgeon
3rd December 2018 - 5th December 2018
It's 1573 and once more Edinburgh Castle is under siege! Meet the Barbersurgeon and see the tools of the surgical trade in his medical cabinet.
Christmas Lunch at Edinburgh Castle
7th December 2018 - 23rd December 2018
Make Christmas 2018 special with a three course lunch in the opulent Queen Anne Room at Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy a dining experience fit for royalty.
Kilts and Captivity
8th December 2018
Find out why the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745 failed as you meet a Highlander held prisoner in Edinburgh Castle.
Music Through the Ages
9th December 2018
Meet King James V's musician as he explain some of the music and instruments played in court at Edinburgh Castle.
Head and Shoulders Above the Rest!
15th December 2018
Find out the part Grenadiers would play in the history of Edinburgh Castle and the eventual defeat of the Jacobites at Culloden.
Head and Shoulders Above the Rest!
18th December 2018
Find out the part Grenadiers would play in the history of Edinburgh Castle and the eventual defeat of the Jacobites at Culloden.
Traditions and Tales of Christmas
20th December 2018 - 22nd December 2018
Learn about the traditions and tales of a Victorian Christmas at Edinburgh Castle from 20th - 22nd December.
A Very Mary Christmas
23rd December 2018
Come and join in the fun and see how Mary Queen of Scots celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas with her courtiers.
A Very Mary Christmas
24th December 2018
Come and join in the fun and see how Mary Queen of Scots celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas with her courtiers.
A Very Mary Christmas
28th December 2018
Come and join in the fun and see how Mary Queen of Scots celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas with her courtiers.
A Very Mary Christmas
29th December 2018
Come and join in the fun and see how Mary Queen of Scots celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas with her courtiers.
A Very Mary Christmas
30th December 2018
Come and join in the fun and see how Mary Queen of Scots celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas with her courtiers.
Bolts and Bodkins
31st December 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Burns for Beginners at Edinburgh Castle
26th January 2019 - 29th January 2019
Come along for a light-hearted introduction to the bard and some of his works at Edinburgh Castle.
Crime and Punishment in Medieval Scotland
7th February 2019 - 12th February 2019
Listen as Gilbert Savage, the Executioner, recounts the nature of crime & punishment during the turbulent times in Medieval Scotland.
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