Edinburgh Castle, Medieval castle at Castle Rock, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The fortress occupies a volcanic plug rising 430 feet (130 meters) above sea level, protected by sheer cliffs on three sides with a single fortified approach from the east along the Royal Mile.
Archaeological evidence confirms occupation since the Iron Age, with the first documented royal fortress established in the 12th century under David I. The site endured 26 sieges before ceasing its role as a royal residence in 1633.
Home to the Honours of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny, this fortress safeguards symbols of Scottish sovereignty used in coronation ceremonies since medieval times.
Allow two to three hours for a thorough visit. Purchase tickets online to bypass entrance queues. The site includes steep gradients and cobbled surfaces that may challenge visitors with mobility limitations.
The One O'Clock Gun has fired daily since 1861, excluding Sundays and certain holidays. Originally installed to help ships anchored in the Firth of Forth synchronize their marine chronometers without the expense of a ball drop signal.
Location: Edinburgh
Location: City of Edinburgh
Inception: 12 century
Accessibility: Acesso limitado para cadeira de rodas
Fee: Yes
Address: Edinburgh Castle, The Esplanade, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Opening Hours: abril 01-setembro 30 09:30-18:00; outubro 01-dezembro 23,dezembro 27-31,janeiro 02-março 31 09:30-17:00; dezembro 24 09:30-16:00; janeiro 01 11:00-17:00; dezembro 25-26 off
Phone: +441312259846
Website: https://edinburghcastle.scot
GPS coordinates: 55.94870,-3.20073
Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:58
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