Edinburgh Castle

About Edinburgh Castle

	Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG
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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

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.