Edinburgh Castle

...awesome experience when going with the family. This trip was based on my 5 Yr old learning about castle at school, so we drove up to Scotland for the weekend. History, location and weather (even though very wet) add to the atmosphere of the day. Worth a visit.

Well built but different castle given that is up high and overlooks endinburgh :). First time I have visited it. Took my two young children who found it interesting as did I especially when we went to see the jewels too just wish I had taken my camera although you can't take pictures or record in certain areas like the vault with the jewels in for obvious reasons!! Would probably have difficulty with a buggy up there though as it's cobbled and steep.

Visiting Edinburgh Castle was a highlight of my trip! The castle's rich history is palpable in every corner, offering a journey through Scotland's past. The views from the castle are breathtaking, providing a unique perspective of the city. Every exhibit was well-presented and informative, especially the Honours of Scotland. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. A must-visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, or just looking for an unforgettable experience in Edinburgh!

30 years since my last visit here so a lot I didn't recall. My wife's first visit and loved the views and history. They advise to allow 2 hours per visit but really you could easily spend 3 to 4 as we did. She and majority of visitors enjoyed the firing of the cannon at 1pm a tradition I remember from my last visit. Overall well worth the money.

Worth the ticket!!!I was really impressed by all that the castle had to offer. The audio guide is worth it too because there is soooo much to see and it’s useful and makes you slow down. I loved that they use famous actors to tell some of the stories.The views were unreal, seeing the Royal gems was insane and to stand where Mary queen of Scot’s once stood was wild.

Great place to dig deep into the Scottish history and see artefacts that remain till date! Best time to enter would be around 12.30 pm because the canon is shot at 1pm and it’s a must watch!The museums were quite detailed and interesting in terms of information which I personally enjoyed.I didn’t take the audio but wished I did. Other highlights were the crown jewel (IT WAS MAGNIFICENT!) and the prison area, cool stuff!

Amazing amazing experience visiting this castle. We pre-booked our tickets online and went straight to the entrance. Audio guides are worth it as they provide a ton of information about the history of the castle. And also include tidbits about various museum artifacts. There are several small museums scattered around the castle. Our favorites were the Argyle tower andPrisons of War. At 1PM sharp, they fire a canon that has historically been fired everyday at the same time. In the past, ships used this signal to adjust their maritime clocks. It's cool to watch, but make sure to find a good vantage point 20 min before. Crowds gather quick. There are a few cafes and toilets also scattered around the castle. One was a whisky store and we were able to get a free tasting. This was nice. Finally we saw the crown jewels of Scotland. There is a queue to view them, but it moves fast. The landscape and picturesque views of the city skyline from the castle make it 100% worth it! We easily spent over 3 hours exploring the castle.

Was a little put off by the cost at first until you start going round and realise how much there is to visit once you get in. The war museum is impressive on it's own and I love visiting the prisons. You need at the very least 2 hours to see everything.

A truly spectacular piece of Scottish history that you must see when in Edinburgh. The vistas are spectacular. Prepare to burn calories as you climb up and into this amazing historical sight. The 1pm gun is great to see. It’s been fired every day since 1861 except on Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. The Crown Jewels are stunning… as is the war memorial chapel nearby but photography is not allowed. Spectacular photo ops abound everywhere else though! Wear comfortable footwear and bring a little patience and the experience will be very memorable!

I wish I had read more about Edinburgh Castle before visiting. The castle its self is fantastic to look at but Edinburgh Castle is all about Scottish military history. Not what I was expecting. That's on me though for not reading more about it before visiting. As a family of 6 ages of 13 to 45 we spent around an hour and a half hour. If we had been more interested in the amazing displays of military history and information boards we would have spent hours and hours reading everything. I can't deny they have put a lot of effort into making the displays but just wasn't for us.