Edinburgh flights and travel guide

Edinburgh Castle

This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex building history. The oldest part, St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510; the Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late 16th century; and the Scottish National War Memorial after the First World War. The castle houses the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th-century gun Mons Meg, the One o'clock Gun and the National War Museum of Scotland. In addition to guided tours provided by the castle stewards, there is an audio guide tour available in six languages.

Address: Castle Hill

Telephone: (0)131 225 9846

Website:www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

Opening time: Daily 9.30am to 5pm (October to March); 9.30am to 6pm (April to September)

Admission: £9.80 (adults); £3.50 (children); concessions available