Edinburgh Castle - The Iconic Scottish Tourist Attraction

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Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours – Behind the Scenes

15 November 2022

Christmas

Film still from "The Lost King" showing Sally Hawkins siting on bench in front of Edinburgh Castle with books about King Richard III

Capturing the Big Bang: Filming ‘The Lost King’ at Edinburgh Castle

21 September 2022

Behind the scenes

George IV Visits Edinburgh Castle

19 August 2022

Scottish History

See Scotland’s Treasures at Castle of Light!

24 November 2021

Events

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The Meeting of Margarets at Edinburgh Castle

15 November 2021

Events

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Light up your festive event with our Castle of Light Corporate Package

6 October 2021

Christmas

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Celebrating in Style – the Scottish Crown

2 October 2021

Stories from the castle

Putting Edinburgh Castle Gin to the Top of the Menu!

30 August 2021

Events

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The Untold Stories of the Children of Edinburgh Castle

17 May 2021

Behind the scenes

A member of staff in a blue jacket and a black face mask welcomes two visitors to Edinburgh Castle

Visual Story for Autistic Visitors to Edinburgh Castle

30 April 2021

Castle Highlights

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Edinburgh Castle steward shares top visitor tips

23 April 2021

Behind the scenes

View of the west defences and hospital of Edinburgh Castle from Princes Gardens, Ross fountain in the foreground (with seagull) Edinburgh Castle

A virtual tour with us!

2 February 2021

Castle Highlights

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