- Edinburgh Castle is Scotland's most-visited attraction. Dominating the city skyline, the castle sits on Castle Rock at the upper end of the Royal Mile.
- A mighty fortress, the defender of the nation and a world-famous visitor attraction – Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline for centuries.
- Archway within Edinburgh Castle. The majority of buildings in the castle are from the c17-c18th, when it was reborn as a military garrison.
- Our Edinburgh Castle tickets are the easiest way to visit the historic fortress. The ticket includes instant confirmation and skip-the-line access...
- Walter Scott is one of the best-known Scottish writers; his monument stands in the Princes Street Gardens in full view of Edinburgh Castle.
- When the 1707 Act of Union joined Scotland and England, the Scottish Crown, Sceptre, and Sword were brought to Edinburgh Castle and locked in a heavy chest.
- Edinburgh Castle - one of the highlights of 12 Most Beautiful Castles in the UK and 12 Best Things to Do in Edinburgh (Read all about Edinburgh here).
- Edinburgh Castle, towering atop Castle Rock, has served Scotland for centuries, at one time or another acting as a fortress, royal residence, seat of government...
- In the summer, mainstream musicians, like Rod Stewart and the Proclaimers, take over Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for outdoor Castle Concerts.
- Visible from just about anywhere in the city, Edinburgh Castle is perched on Castle Rock, a huge volcanic rock that overlooks the Scottish capital.