Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Background

• Several royal families occupied the castle between the 11th and 17th centuries.
• The castle is now more of a museum, to allow visitors to explore the castle’s history.
• In the modern day, the castle is a venue for weddings and christenings.
• An extinct volcano is beneath the castle.
• Nor Loch used to surround the castle.
• Sir Walter Scott rediscovered the crown jewels, after they were lost for over a century.
• Edinburgh’s oldest building is in the castle.

Activities & Sights at Edinburgh Castle

• “The Fight for the Castle“
• The Great Hall
• Portcullis Gate
• Lang Stairs
• Half Moon Battery
• Fore Wall Battery
• Café
• Gift shop
• You can book tickets on their website, including the castle and “Royal Mile Walking Tour.”

These are just some of the activities at the castle. Depending on when you go, there will be other activities available, such as the Military March, and if you arrive in the morning, there are even more activities for you to watch and/or take part in.

Accessibility & Travel at Edinburgh Castle

• The castle entrance is wheelchair accessible.
• Carers’ tickets are available for purchase.
• you can request ear defenders at the castle.
• The castle allows guide dogs (if you keep them on a lead).
• Several bus stops are available within a 15 minute walk of the castle.
• You can find more travel information by visiting their website.
• You can view an access guide on their official website, for more accessibility information.

Miscellaneous

• If you’d like to discover more historic venues, you can check out the Eric Knows website.