We were told by everyone that this was a necessity on our trip to Edinburgh and they were right. It is extremely well-run, queuing was fast,staff were well-informed and polite. We took the audio tour, which was excellent. It was easy to follow this around the castle,with points of interest clearly marked. One could easily spend hours here,an absolute must-see... more

Edinburgh isn't complete without a visit to the Castle - and having not been there for 18 years we thought we'd have a quick look round. The queues at 10.30am surprised me but I suppose as the cashier said they get 1.2Million visitors a year they're busy all the time. We took a short guided tour with one of the... more

If you love your history you`ll love Edinburgh castle. Althou the entry price of £13 is a little steep, the inside and views from the castle are magnificent. You can spend a good 2 to 3 hours here reading and looking at the history. Also if you have seen the crown jewels in London, check out the Scottish crown jewels.... more

Edinburgh Castle might feature very high in must-do lists and tourist guide rankings. However, it is very overpriced and the premises might not be so interesting to visit as the price would let one imagine. Nonetheless, there are various war memorials, crown jewels, and viewpoints which make the visit worth the entry fee on a nice day. I would also... more

Feels like a cheap mini theme park. Those guys have even signposted a dog's cemetery as a sight! Whole thing is a joke. Oldest building (St. Margaret's church) is newer than my summer house. Shouldn't bother even if it were free. Why don't you go see some place with some archaelogical & historical value? Just one week before Edinburgh, I... more

There was a lot to see and all displays were very informative. Unfortunately, I was disappointed that only a couple of exhibits captured my interest. The entrance ticket was expensive and I would have given this a miss. more

Edinburgh Castle was absolutely beautiful! The views were absolutely amazing! My favorite part was St Margaret's Chapel. All the different parts of the castle were really interesting to see, but parts were far too touristy. For example, the dungeon/prisoners of war area seemed like part of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland and the Royal Palace had far... more

Bit of a walk to get there but once there it is worth it. The castle was more than I had hoped for. The views all around the ramparts are excellent. The whole area is kept clean and well-maintained. There were excellent facilities which were well signposted. The audio guide worked, the shops were well stocked and the staff were... more

Edinburgh Castle is an ancient stronghold which dominates the skyline of the city from its position atop Castle Rock. It offers a natural defence, with high cliffs to north and south, and a steep ascent from the west. The only easy approach is from the town to the east. The Castle stands upon the plug of an extinct volcano at... more