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
Bananarama
20th July 2018
Making their Edinburgh Castle debut, Bananarama will play their first ever outdoor gig on Friday 20 July.
Del Amitri
21st July 2018
25 years after last taking to the stage at the castle, Scottish Band Del Amitri will play Edinburgh Castle on 21 July 2018.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
3rd August 2018 - 25th August 2018
With the world famous Edinburgh Castle as their backdrop, the four corners of the globe will meet; making the 2018 Tattoo (3-25 August) as spectacular as ever.
Jacobite Secrets
3rd September 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and meet a secret Jacobite lady and hear her tales of the 1715 and 1745 Risings.
Jacobite Secrets
4th September 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and meet a secret Jacobite lady and hear her tales of the 1715 and 1745 Risings.
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
6th September 2018
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial.
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
7th September 2018
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial.
Bolts and Bodkins
14th September 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Jacobite Secrets
17th September 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and meet a secret Jacobite lady and hear her tales of the 1715 and 1745 Risings.
Jacobite Secrets
19th September 2018
Come along to Edinburgh Castle and meet a secret Jacobite lady and hear her tales of the 1715 and 1745 Risings.
Bolts and Bodkins
20th September 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Bolts and Bodkins
21st September 2018
Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow.
Inglis’ Amazons
22nd September 2018
Inglis’ Amazons: hear the tales of this incredible all-female medical unit as they save lives at the front.
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.
In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
24th September 2018
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to 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.
Gun Salutes 2018
14th November 2018
Check here for a full list of gun salutes throughout the year at Edinburgh Castle.
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