Queens of the Castle Tour
Join castle guide Janice as she introduces the fascinating stories of the queens of Edinburgh Castle!
Who defended Edinburgh Castle until her dying breath? What decisive action did Queen Joan take to protect her son’s inheritance? Which queen saved her husband from imprisonment in the castle? Was Queen Victoria amused by her visits to the castle, or not? Discover the answers to these questions and more, during this special tour celebrating 900 years of her story.
Recommended for 16yrs+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including marriage, childbirth/infant mortality, motherhood, queens as regents, military command, sainthood, and women’s rights.
The tour will last 90 minutes, takes place outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways.
Dates
Performances on 3/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
March 2025
Thursday 20 March 2025 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tours are at 11am and 2pm, please select timeslot when booking tickets
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Great Days Out Await!Adult ((16-64yrs) - $34.50 (Rank = 0)
Includes castle admission
Concession (65yrs+) - $30.50 (Rank = 0)
Includes castle admission
Historic Scotland Member - $12.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 3/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
March 2025
Saturday 29 March 2025 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tours are at 11am and 2pm, please select timeslot when booking tickets
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Historic Scotland Members only pay for the tourSign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear about news about our attractions, events, membership and ways you can experience the historic environment.
Great Days Out Await!Adult ((16-64yrs) - $34.50 (Rank = 0)
Includes castle admission
Concession (65yrs+) - $30.50 (Rank = 0)
Includes castle admission
Historic Scotland Member - $12.00 (Rank = 0)
Adult ((16-64yrs) - $34.50 (Rank = 0)
Includes castle admission
Concession (65yrs+) - $30.50 (Rank = 0)
Includes castle admission
Historic Scotland Member - $12.00 (Rank = 0)
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Historic Scotland Members only pay for the tourSign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear about news about our attractions, events, membership and ways you can experience the historic environment.
Great Days Out Await!