Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes
Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!
About Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes
We will be hosting a series of gun salutes to mark the following special occasions. Each gun salute unless otherwise stated takes place at 12 noon.
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