Castle of Light: Fire and Ice
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail.
Castle of Light returns to Edinburgh Castle for its sixth year, brighter and bolder than ever. Born of fire and sculpted by ice, Scotland’s iconic fortress comes alive with the UK’s largest annual projection show. Wander amongst dazzling displays, meet the Ice Queen in her frozen realm of the Great Hall, and watch as the mighty dragon lights up the dark night sky. Experience multiple immersive projections and interactive installations.
With toasted marshmallows from the warming fire pit plus a fine selection of tasty drinks and snacks from our Queen Anne Café Bar and street food vendors, it’s the perfect festive night out for all ages. Create magical memories together and see Edinburgh Castle in a whole new light!
To allow for the event, the castle will close at the earlier time 4pm (last entry at 2.30pm).
For more information including FAQs please visit the Edinburgh Castle website
Sunday 4 January £10 offer
Join us for the very last evening of Castle of Light and see our spectacular event Fire & Ice for £10! No code is required, just select the 4 January when booking your tickets.
Footage from the event
Event cancellation: If we need to cancel the event for any reason, ticket holders will be notified, and we will also update Facebook.
Dates
Performances on 12/12/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 12th December 2025 at 16:30 for 3 occurrences
Friday 12 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 12th December 2025 at 16:30 for 3 occurrences
Saturday 13 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 12th December 2025 at 16:30 for 3 occurrences
Sunday 14 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 19th December 2025 at 16:30 for 5 occurrences
Friday 19 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 19th December 2025 at 16:30 for 5 occurrences
Saturday 20 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/21/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 19th December 2025 at 16:30 for 5 occurrences
Sunday 21 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 19th December 2025 at 16:30 for 5 occurrences
Monday 22 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 19th December 2025 at 16:30 for 5 occurrences
Tuesday 23 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/27/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 27th December 2025 at 16:30 for 4 occurrences
Saturday 27 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 27th December 2025 at 16:30 for 4 occurrences
Sunday 28 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 27th December 2025 at 16:30 for 4 occurrences
Monday 29 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 12/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 27th December 2025 at 16:30 for 4 occurrences
Tuesday 30 December 2025 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 1/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 2nd January 2026 at 16:30 for 3 occurrences
Friday 2 January 2026 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 1/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 2nd January 2026 at 16:30 for 3 occurrences
Saturday 3 January 2026 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 1/4/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 2nd January 2026 at 16:30 for 3 occurrences
Sunday 4 January 2026 4:30PM to 9:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Pick your time slot when buying tickets (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm). The event closes at 9pm.
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
PhotographyAdult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
Adult (16-64yrs) - $24.00 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $19.00 (Rank = 0)
Child (7-15yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 0)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Family (1 adult & 2 children) - $48.50 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $70.00 (Rank = 0)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - $84.00 (Rank = 0)
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Great Days Out Await!During the course of public events we may take photographs for use on our website or other promotional material. This would be done under the lawful basis of legitimate interests. We will not take photographs of individual children without your consent. If you have any questions about this or do not wish to be photographed please speak to the photographer, or see our privacy notice for more information about how we manage your data and your rights. You can also contact our Data Protection officer at dataprotection@hes.scot
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