Can you walk up to Edinburgh Castle without a ticket?
Helpful? Definitely. You need to buy a ticket to enter the castle but you don't need a tour there.
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Going to the castle is one of the most amazing and satisfying experiences I have had. The price of £18 per adult has to be considered but for an old'un like me £14.50 was excellent value for money. The Edinburgh Castle is not to be missed. We landed in the morning and decided to spend the afternoon at the castle.
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.
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.
The best way to get to Edinburgh Castle is to take public transport to the city and to walk up the Royal Mile to the castle. If you're arriving by train to Waverley station, follow exit signs for Edinburgh Castle. There are a lot steps to climb and steep lanes to walk up so take your time.
No-one lives in Edinburgh Castle now. From the 17th century onwards it was used as a military base. Parts are still run by the army, but it is now predominantly a 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.