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
Gun Salutes 2018
Gun Salutes 2018
Gun Salutes 2018
Il Divo
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Bananarama
Del Amitri
Gun Salutes 2018
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Hidden Door Festival 2018
Hidden Door returns to Leith, for 10 days and nights of live music, theatre, visual art, film, dance, spoken word, late-night DJs and special events.Sunshine On Leith
The essential Scottish musical returns to the King’s Theatre for the first time since 2010 in a brand-new production!Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
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The Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival returns from 25th-27th May with a world class line-up of breweries, headline music acts and Scotland’s finest street food.Scottish Dancing in Princes Street Gardens
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