Take a tour to the most popular castle of Edinburgh when you visit the City of Edinburgh, Scotland.
The amazing fortress is dominating Edinburgh skyline, and it has a lot to offer to you and your family. Not only because of the former royal residence, but it is a great place for splendid views of the city as well as for exploration of the massive castle. Nestled on top of an extinct volcano and perched on a rock cliff, you’ll definitely appreciate its unique geological landscapes.
Visitor highlights at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
#1) Edinburgh Castle - Scotland may not be the most beautiful castle, but it’s definitely the most visited and renowned fortress in Scotland.
#2) There are approximately one million visitors touring the castle every year. The fortress is packed with visitors especially during the summers.
#3) The best time to tour the castle of Edinburgh is in the morning when it is relatively less people compare to other times of the day. The castle consists of many towers and separate structures. You can explore the castle for a few hours in details and view the One O’clock gun firing at the ramparts. The gun fire is a daily routine at 1pm precisely except for Sunday.
#4) The meanings of Edinburgh – “Burgh” comes from the word “borough.” “Edin” means cliff or rock face. Therefore Edinburgh castle refers to “fortress of the rock face.”
#5) Moving in the uphill direction from the Royal Mile, you can’t miss the Edinburgh Castle – Scotland. The visiting hours will change at different time of the year (April – October: 9.30am-6pm, November - March: 9.30am-5pm). The castle opens 7 days a week except during Christmas. Last ticket is at 45 minutes before closing.
#6) Audio guided tours are available on every 15 minutes from inside the drawbridge.
#7) The entrance fee to the castle of Edinburgh is quite expensive. If you want to save some money, you can consider buying an “Explorer Pass” if you intend to tour other historical attractions in Scotland.
#8) The fortifications of the castle were destroyed and reconstructed several times over the centuries. The David’s Tower and St. Margaret’s Chapel are the only two original structures. Apart from these oldest sections, you can spend time with “The Stone of Destiny”, Scotland’s Crown Jewels, Laich Hall, the Royal Apartments, One O’clock gun fire, National War Monument of Scotland, the Great Hall and the “Prisoners of War” exhibition.
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