Edinburgh Castle
Things to do in Edinburgh Scottish Borders
Visitor-Attractions in Scotland
Description: Situated above the centre of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh Castle has watched over the history of Scotland for almost 1400 years. Today it offers a wide range of superb attractions for the visitor to explore.
Ownership:
Historic Scotland
Situation � OS ref: Nt 252734
How to get there:
By car: At the very top of the Royal Mile. Limited parking, 2 hours max - �3 for cars, �6 for coaches. No car parking between June and October.
By public transport: Local bus services nearby.
Seasonal opening details:
All year, seven days a week
(Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Opening Hours:
1st April to 30th September � 9.30am to 6pm
1st October to 31st March � 9.30am to 5pm.
Last entry 45 mins before closing
Facilities:
Caf�
Shop
Admission:
Adult �10.30, Child �4.50, Concessions �8.50
Contact:
Tel: 0131 225 9846
Attached attractions:
The Scottish Crown Jewels Exhibition
The National War Memorial of Scotland
The Stone of Destiny
The One o'Clock Gun
Additional Information
Disabled access
Courtesy Vehicle for Disabled (sponsored by Bank of Scotland) available from the esplanade.
Car and Coach parking, max 2 hours. Cars �3, Coaches �6. Not available during June to October due to Military Tattoo
5 star Grading
Web link: (where appropriate):
Historic Scotland
Places to stay nearby:
Edinburgh
Local towns and villages:
Edinburgh
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