Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

This is one of the things one has to do when in Edinburgh. The castle was actually used as a fortress for almost 1000 years, and was also used as a prison as recent as WW2. They offer free guides quite frequently, and our guide Lynn was amazing. Very knowledgeable, and who can pass an opportunity to listen to that Scottish accent. Loved it!

Loved walking around this castle it has such a grand presence and is so well maintained. However, if your thinking of visiting and have mobility issues i suggest taking a cab or driving up to the castle. The walk up the hill is no joke.

The most popular tourists attraction at Edinburgh! One of the landmarks of Scotland! Really amazing historical building, there is a lot to see there! Very good for kids. There is a cafe inside and a gift shop. The view from there is wonderful; you can see almost the whole city!

You have to come here if you visit Edinburgh. A stunning fortress from the outside, a fascinating monument on the inside. Consider buying and Explorer Pass (or even membership) that covers multiple sites and quickly pays for itself, especially if you are going to Stirling.

A very impressive and interesting castle, where the cannon firing at 13:00 was a nice touch. We also enjoyed an afternoon tea, within the room with the wall-hangings inspired by queen dresses, which was nice but a more diverse and family friendly food and drinks menu would've enhanced the experience. Overall we thought it was a good and worthwhile afternoon.