Edinburgh Castle has loomed above the city since the 12th century. Not all of the original castle remains—parts have been destroyed and rebuilt throughout its long history—but the fortress, besieged ...

An Edinburgh Castle cafe named after British Redcoat soldiers is to be reviewed after some people claimed it was offensive to Scots. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), which runs the castle, said it ...

Scottish-American rock legends Garbage have announced a major show at Edinburgh Castle next year, taking the stage as the final headliners of the 2026 summer concert series. The band will perform on ...

An archaeological dig has unearthed new evidence of a three-day attack on Edinburgh Castle '“ on a site earmarked for a luxury hotel by Sir Richard Branson. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

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Edinburgh Castle has responded after a visitor slated the attraction as "atrocious" and "not a real castle" in a scathing one-star review on TripAdvisor. Earlier this year, a tourist was left ...

A charming slice of Scottish history and culture or an overpriced, crowded tourist trap? With tartan-clad pipers entertaining the crowds in front of historic buildings, Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is a bit ...

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Edinburgh Castle is set to dazzle once again this winter as the Castle of Light returns for its sixth year with a new immersive experience inspired by elemental forces. The spectacular after-dark ...

The streets of Scotland’s capital are magical for kids, with national museums to explore, extinct volcanoes to climb and the looming spectre of Edinburgh Castle to fire the imagination. At Christmas, ...