Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

Perched on an extinct volcano, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol and part of Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Its story is Scotland's story. 

A proud and majestic symbol of Scotland, famous the world over. Unmissable highlights of Edinburgh Castle’s wealth of treasures are the crown jewels, The Honours of Scotland, which are amongst the oldest in Europe and The Stone of Destiny. The Great Hall has a striking arms and armour display. Also off Crown Square is the Royal Palace including the birthing chamber where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth. Don’t miss St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh’s oldest building. The Scottish National War Memorial, a moving experience, is the shrine to those
who gave their lives in conflict. 

Estimated Visit Duration - 2-3 Hours

Open Top Bus Tour
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century, stands on seven hills creating a dramatic skyline. The Edinburgh Open Top Tour is a great way to see the most exciting attractions in the capital.

Compare Edinburgh's Old Town, where families lived in cramped conditions and rubbish was thrown out of the windows, to the elegant Georgian New Town with its three main streets and a square at either end. Hear about the hangings that took place in the Grassmarket as you marvel at the impenetrable Castle Rock above you and hear about the attempts to capture Edinburgh Castle. See the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House.

The tours have a running commentary in nine languages and a Hop on Hop off facility. Tours run every 15-30 minutes.