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Exterior view of Edinburgh Castle

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Ready to explore Edinburgh Castle? Find all you need to plan your visit right here, from ticket prices and opening times to details of our free guided tours.

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Admissions Assistant, Sherif Mehareb, checking tickets at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle

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 Visitors coming in over the drawbridge

Opening times

Open from 9:30 daily

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Getting here

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 Visitors eating at the Redcoat Cafe in Edinburgh Castle

Facilities

Parking, tours, shops, and where to eat
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Getting here
Visitors enjoying a day out at Blackness Castle

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