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People wearing Christmas hats sitting round a table, clinking wine glasses and enjoying some food

Christmas Lunch

Make Christmas 2023 special with a three course lunch in the opulent Queen Anne Room at Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy a dining experience fit for royalty.

Some flowers and herbs in a mortal and pestle

Potion Maker's Trail

Children are invited to find the answers to break the spell on the castle. A certificate and sticker are awarded at the end.

A re-enactor dressed as a Garrison

The Herbologist

James Buchanan, an itinerant Apothecary who travels from town to town, has arrived at the castle to attend to the needs of the Garrison.

A group of 4 people on a tour with a guide wearing an Edinburgh Castle uniform and clear views from the castle

Queens of the Castle Tour

Join castle guide Janice as she introduces the fascinating stories of the queens of Edinburgh Castle!

Six re-enactors in various historical costumes

Living History

During your visit look out for our living history characters They will be on hand to tell you more about the site, the character and time period they are portraying, as well as posing for photos – although they may be a bit confused by your camera!

Four re-enactors, three of them wearing floral crowns and gold facemasks, and enticing you towards them with their hands

Whispers of the past

Come along this Halloween and join a ghoulish guide for a tour through some of the darker stories and places from Edinburgh Castle's History

A group of costumed performers in different period costumes standing on a grassy hill

Great Big Living History Week

See history come to life all over Scotland.

A young person looking out from part of a ruinous castle towards a large loch

The Mythical Mystery Hunt

This October, discover some of Scotland's mysterious mythical beasts! Take part in this trail to learn about these special, sometimes spooky beings. A fun trail included in the cost of admission and for children of all ages.

Four re-enactors in costume wearing masks with linked arms and walking under a portcullis gate

Edin-boo! Castle: Halloween Shenanigans

Some special guests await you in the Great Hall and they have a story to tell!

Two peg dolls with balls of wool behind them

Make a peg doll

Join us to create you own peg doll