Edinburgh Castle

Explore Edinburgh Castle at your own pace, our castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe.

Set in the heart of Scotland’s dynamic capital city, it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away.

There are many ways to experience Edinburgh Castle. Go straight to a preferred room or area, follow an itinerary, or allow an audio guide to show you around.

Edinburgh Castle is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.

When you climb Castle Hill, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens and even the odd pirate or two.

Exploring Edinburgh Castle is a highlight of any Scottish adventure, memories will be created and long remembered.

The Royal Mile (Walked on Foot)

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is the heart of Scotland’s historic capital. Running through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, connecting Edinburgh Castle, with the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Mile is overlooked by impressive, towering tenements, between which cobbled closes and narrow stairways interlock to create a secret underground world.

Peppered with superb attractions and historical sites including St Giles’ Cathedral and some of the best eating and drinking spots in the city, the Royal Mile offers much to see and do.

A great location to stop and take lunch whilst taking in some Scottish hospitality.

The Royal Mile section is explored on foot, due to vehicle restrictions we are unable to drive the Royal Mile in full.

To enhance your tour we can arrange for a local Edinburgh Guide to complete a “Walking Tour” of the Royal Mile, please ask for further details.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the King in Scotland.

Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Today, the State Apartments are used regularly for State ceremonies and official entertaining. The Palace is closed when in use by the Royal Family so please check your tour date for entry.

Calton Hill & National Monument

Calton Hill and the National Monument are situated in Central Edinburgh, east of Edinburgh’s New Town.

Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Calton Hill has some of the city’s best views and if you get up early, the best sunrises.

Calton Hill is also resident to some iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. Monuments include the National Monument, Robert Burns Monument and also the City Observatory.

The City Observatory is now home to Collective, a free, contemporary art space with a programme of world-class exhibitions and events.

Royal Yacht Britannia

Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks.

The Royal Yacht Britannia played host to some of the world’s most famous people, from Nelson Mandela to Winston Churchill, but above all was home for the British Royal Family for over 40 years.

Now berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, you can discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences.

You’ll receive a truly warm welcome at Britannia’s Visitor Centre in Ocean Terminal before you step aboard this famous ship where you will discover the history of Royal Yachts and view displays and historical photographs of Britannia’s fascinating past before boarding.

What will you see? Tour Britannia’s five decks feel like the captain of the ship in the Bridge and See Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite room the Sun Lounge.

Discover below decks in the Crew’s Quarters and take in the Royal Sailing Exhibition.