Edinburgh Castle

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Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city, is the most visited attraction in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is open year-round and houses incredible relics of Scottish history, including the crown jewels. Complimentary guided tours of major points of interest throughout Edinburgh Castle are available with the ticket price, or, visitors can peruse castle highlights at their own pace. Purchase tickets online and avoid long queues during peak holiday breaks. Edinburgh Castle is closed December 25 and 26.

Edinburgh Castle Tours:

Edinburgh Castle tours are the best way to discover little known facts about Edinburgh Castle and see famous highlights, all at the same time! Guided tours, available at no extra charge, are a fantastic way to learn about Scotland's national and royal history. Or, enjoy the Edinburgh Castle grounds at your leisure following the self-guided markers. Edinburgh Castle tours include such highlights as the Crown Room, Royal Palace, Prisons of War, and the Great Hall.

Edinburgh Castle Crown Room:

Among the highlights of Edinburgh Castle is the Crown Room. Scotland's crown jewels are the oldest royal jewels of the United Kingdom. Officially referred to as the Honours, the crown, scepter and sword, all date back to the late 1400s and early 1500s. The Honours were first used as a set in 1543 during the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots. The Crown Room is located within the Royal Palace at Edinburgh Castle.