Pirates of Edinburgh Castle

2 December 2025

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In this portrait the King's clothes are meticulously rendered. James VI is shown wearing a broad-brimmed black hat, an embroidered black coat over a costume decorated with gold braid and jewelled buttons down the front.

James VI and his Edinburgh Castle legacy

Find out how James VI made his mark Edinburgh Castle. Samantha Fullerton from our castle guide team explores the legacy that the complicated king left on our castle.

26 March 2025

Scottish History

Colourful projections on the front of Edinburgh Castle as part of the Castle of Light event

Castle of Light: Celebrate 900 Years of Edinburgh

Discover one of Scotland's largest ight and projection shows: Castle of Light. at Edinburgh Castle. Celebrate 900 years of history with us.

18 December 2024

Events

Edinburgh Castle on a sunny day, shot from a distance across a meadow with daisies.

Reinventing Edinburgh Castle: A Romantic Revival

7 October 2024

Architecture and Design

Main gate of Edinburgh Castle photographed from the esplanade.

750 years of Robert the Bruce

11 July 2024

Scottish History

Two set ups for afternoon tea. There is an etagere with scrumptious sandwiches and mini cakes and scones and two teapots.

An Afternoon Tea fit for Royalty

24 June 2024

Food & Drink

A conservator carefully lifting a lavish gold crown decorated with precious stones

Preserving Scotland’s Heritage: The Honours of Scotland

30 November 2023

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Four people walking arm in arm smiling. They are wearing costumes and Venetian-looking masks and carry trick or treat buckets.

October holiday fun awaits at Edinburgh Castle

4 October 2023

Events

Engraving of James VI seated on a throne with the royal regalia.

King James VI: The Return of the King

15 May 2023

Stories from the castle