About this site
Historic fortress dominating Edinburgh's skyline, home to Scotland's Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.
Why it made the universeTripadvisor destination signal
Historic Places
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh · Scotland · United Kingdom
GBRTicket required55.9486° N · 3.1999° WHistoric Site
Visit today
- Time to allow
- Allow at least 2 hours.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes — advance timed tickets recommended.
Getting there
- Public transport
- At the top of the Royal Mile; central Edinburgh rail, tram and bus connections are within walking distance.
- Accessibility
- The steep historic site has accessibility limitations; mobility vehicle and accessible facilities are available.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical anchor selected
- Video research
- EXACT-MATCH VERIFIED — CARD READY
Videos & visitor guides
Official attraction videos appear first when verified, followed by exact-match informational travel guides.
Map & location
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
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