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A person in a dark coat holds a glowing lantern inside a stone-walled chamber. In the background, a hooded figure stands silhouetted beside a tall leaded-glass window, while the lantern casts warm light across the textured stone walls, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene.

Selected dates from Friday 23 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Whispers of the past: Dark history of the castle

Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind

Silhouette of a hooded figure standing in a stone doorway, holding a glowing lantern. The lantern casts a warm yellow light, contrasting with the vivid green illumination on the rough stone wall behind, creating a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere.

Selected dates from Wednesday 28 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Whispers after Dark

We invite you into the castle after hours for a guided Halloween journey through its shadowed spaces. Discover centuries of secrets and darker histories on this atmospheric tour

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

Saturday 31 October 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Living History
Technical Level:
Halloween
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Halloween Shenanigans at Edin-boo! Castle

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

General view of Edinburgh Castle in strong sunlight

Selected dates until Saturday 14 November 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Public Performance
Technical Level:
Monarchs and Castle Life
Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Gun Salutes

Join us at Edinburgh Castle for a number of gun salutes throughout 2026.

A selection of cakes and scones on a cake stand

Selected dates from Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
Edinburgh Castle
Festive
Technical Level:
Highlights
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Christmas Afternoon Tea

Our Christmas themed afternoon tea at Edinburgh Castle is the perfect way to kick start your festive celebrations!

A man sitting on a bench in front of a high brick wall dressed as Santa Claus

Selected dates from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 13 December 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Festive
Technical Level:
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Victorian Christmas

Experience the magic of Christmases past at Edinburgh Castle, with our living history re-enactors bringing festive traditions and stories to life

Costumed performer dressed as Rabbie Burns in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle

Monday 25 January 2027
Edinburgh Castle
Living History
Technical Level:
Highlights
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

Celebrating Burns

A light-hearted introduction to the life and works of Robert Burns

A group of visitors stands on a cobbled pathway beside the stone walls and rocky embankment of Edinburgh Castle. In the foreground, a guide wearing a red jacket with “Edinburgh Castle” printed on the back gestures while addressing the group.

Saturday 6 March 2027 to Monday 8 March 2027
Edinburgh Castle
Walks and Guided Tours
Technical Level:
HES, Edinburgh Castle
Feature weight: 0

The women that made the castle

Come and hear the forgotten stories of the women of the castle through the ages: Accused witches, nurses, royal women and everyone between.