Opening times
Edinburgh Castle is open daily from 9.30am. Last entry and closing times vary by season. You should allow at least 2 hours to see all of the castle highlights. The castle is busiest from 9.30am to 11am.
| Season | Opens | Last entry | Closing time |
| Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) | 9.30am | 5pm | 6pm |
| Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) | 9.30am | 4pm | 5pm |
Closing commences 1 hour before the actual closing time.
| Season | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
| Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) | Daily 9.45am | 5.30pm | 5.45pm |
| Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) | Daily 9.45am | 4.30pm | 4.45pm |
| New Year's Day (1 Jan) | 11am | 4.30pm | 4.45pm |
The Royal Scots and The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard Museums are run by volunteers and may have different opening times.
Redcoat Café
| Season | Opens | Last orders |
| Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) | Daily 9.30am | 5pm |
| Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) | Daily 9.30am | 4pm |
The Tea Rooms
| Season | Opens | Last orders |
| Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) | Daily 9.30am | 5pm |
| Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) | Daily 10.30am | 4pm |
For operational reasons, The Tea Rooms and Café opening times may differ to those advertised.
Portcullis Shop
| Season | Opens | Last entry |
| Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) | Daily 9.30am | 5.40pm |
| Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) | Daily 9.30am | 4.40pm |
Crown Gift Shop
| Season | Opens | Last entry |
| Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) | Daily 9.30am | 5.40pm |
| Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) | Daily 9.30am | 4.40pm |
Whisky and Finest Food Shop
| Season | Opens | Last Entry |
| Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) | Daily 10am | 5.40pm |
| Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) | Daily 10am | 4.40pm |
For operational reasons, shop opening times may differ to those advertised.
Contact
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except UK public holidays)
Telephone:+44 (0)131 668 8095
Email:ticketing@hes.scot
