Fortress · Old Town, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Caisteal Dhùn Èideann
Edinburgh Castle is the historic fortress on its rock at the top of Castle Hill in central Edinburgh, run as a visitor attraction by Historic Environment Scotland.
Why go
Edinburgh Castle is the fortress on its rock at the top of Castle Hill in Edinburgh; its history page describes a long history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress and says parts of it remain in military use. The castle's site carries Historic Environment Scotland's name and charity number (SC045925), and its history page points visitors to St Margaret's Chapel, the Great Hall, the Royal Palace and the Honours of Scotland. The castle's tickets page says tickets often sell out far in advance, recommends booking online to guarantee entry, and says that once tickets are sold out online none are available at the castle; it also offers flexi tickets valid for one entry on any day within a 7-day window. Its getting-here page gives the address as The Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 2NG. This record is the castle complex, not the Royal Mile or the pubs that share its name.
Near Edinburgh Castle
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
The Scottish National Gallery is National Galleries Scotland's art gallery on the Mound in Edinburgh, with works by artists including Titian, Rembrandt and Constable and by Scottish painters such as Raeburn.
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Church
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral is the High Kirk of Edinburgh, a Church of Scotland church on the city's High Street, open for worship and for visits.
1 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland is the national museum on Chambers Street in Edinburgh, with collections of Scottish history, natural history, world cultures, science, and art and design.
1 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Viewpoint
Calton Hill
Calton Hill is a hill and public park in the centre of Edinburgh, with historic buildings and structures including the City Observatory complex.
1 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
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