Edinburgh Castle

My favourite visit. The way in is a killer, so if you have walking difficulties there is a taxi that can take you to the top. Loved the monuments, the castle is sepectacular, lots of steps to it. Love the paintings and tapestry, also the aretfacts. Love the panaromic views and everythng looks authentic. Recommend

We had a tour guide booked, his name is David Bassin, the tour guide in glasses, he was amazing, very knowledgeable obviously in his craft, but very captivating as well, you wanted to listen instead of switching off,like you do sometimes on these tours, it was a very very windy experience but not too cold, the castle itself is so full of stories it's unbelievable what has gone on there, obviously I dont need to tell you this place is a MUST VISIT!!!! but if your going in October like we did, wrap up because it gets very windy up there, plenty of gift shops as well to buy souvenirs

Visiting Edinburgh Castle was definitely an interesting experience, especially because of how famous and historically important it is, sitting right in the heart of Edinburgh. The views from the castle are honestly beautiful, and you can really feel the history just by walking around the grounds. However, I have to be honest — the experience didn’t fully live up to expectations. One of the biggest issues was how overcrowded it was. At times, it felt less like exploring a historic landmark and more like being stuck in a slow-moving crowd, which made it harder to actually enjoy the atmosphere. Another downside was that many areas were either closed off, restricted, or required additional payment, even after buying what is already quite an expensive ticket. That was pretty disappointing, as you expect to have access to most of the main attractions once you’re inside. In terms of exhibits, there wasn’t as much variety or excitement as expected. There was only one modern (non-historic) cannon, which was quite cool to see, but aside from that, nothing really stood out as particularly special or memorable. That said, one of the highlights of the visit was definitely the staff. The people working there — like many British locals — were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which made the overall experience a bit better despite the downsides. Overall, while Edinburgh Castle is worth visiting at least once for its history and views, it may not be as exciting or unique as expected, especially considering the crowds and cost. I’d give it 3 stars ⭐⭐⭐.

Mixed, perhaps as you would expect from an attraction of this size and popularity. Very busy outside, bit of a queue to get in. Inside brings to life Scottish history with of course a focus on the city and castle. Fascinating. Most areas well maintained and clean, cafe busy but food + drink ok. Worth a visit but too expensive to go twice!

This was a must see on my trip! I spent over 3 hours walking around the castle, exploring everything it had. I really enjoyed seeing some actors talk about Highlanders and the battle of Culloden and even speaking scot Gaelic to us. It was an amazing experience it was worth getting the tickets in advance — they were sold out the day of. A trip to Edinburgh wouldn’t be complete without visiting this picturesque castle