Edinburgh Castle is an active military base. For this reason, they do not allow big bags or dangerous items into the castle. There are baggage storage facilities in Waverley Station which is about a 5-minute walk from our start point.
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There is no specific dress code to visit Edinburgh Castle. However, it is advisable to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear as the castle grounds involve some walking on uneven surfaces.
You can expect to queue for at least 15 - 20 mins before being ushered quickly past the Jewels. In our opinion, it really isn't worth the wait and children will get bored with the queue. The castle also contains the National War Museum of Scotland and the Regimental Museum of the Royals Scots Dragoon Guards.
Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland's number one paid-for tourist attraction.
Count all 70 steps on the most direct route to the summit of the Castle Rock. This great flight of stairs once formed the original entrance to the castle. The gentler alternative route that winds up and around the cobbled hill was created in the 1600s for moving heavy guns.