Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story.
About Edinburgh Castle
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Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it.
In the 1600s, the castle became a military base. Some buildings were rebuilt and new ones were raised to house a huge garrison - and provide a secure jail for prisoners of war.
The military presence remains unbroken, but over the last 200 years the castle has become a national icon. It is now Scotland's leading tourist attraction, and a key element of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site.
Come to the castle and hear the rest of the story.
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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes
Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!
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Manic Street Preachers + Suede
Two of the UK’s most influential and iconic rock bands Manic Street Preachers + Suede have announced a massive co-headline tour for summer 2024 with a date at Edinburgh Castle on 10th July!
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JLS - The Summer Hits Tour 2024
Castle Concerts are delighted to announce that JLS will bring The Summer Hits Tour 2024 to Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Tuesday 9th July!
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The National
Castle Concerts are delighted to announce that one of the world’s biggest indie-rock bands The National, will be playing at the castle on Thursday 11 July 2024!
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Skipinnish: Celebrating 25 Years
Castle Concerts are delighted to announce that Scotland's celebrated Celtic rock band Skipinnish will play at the castle to celebrate their 25th anniversary, on Friday 12th July!
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Paul Weller
Paul Weller, one of the UK’s most enduring music greats, will play Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 13 July!
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Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert with the RSNO
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert on Sunday 14th July in the spectacular setting of Edinburgh Castle!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 2nd to 24th August 2024!
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Discover the story of Scotland at war within the walls of Edinburgh Castle with a visit to the National War Musuem.
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Connecting Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland.
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Gladstones Land
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Craigmillar Castle
Step inside Edinburgh's other castle, once a rural retreat from Scotland's capital!
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The Edinburgh Dungeon
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Dirleton Castle
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The Tron Kirk
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