Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Concerts 2027

Had a lovely day at the castle. It was very interesting and easy to follow the audio guide which was clear and easy to hear. It is on ancient volcano so it is very steep in places. We went on a Sunday the 1pm gun shot is not fired on a Sunday so if you want to witness the gun being fired don't go on a Sunday

We definitely enjoyed our visit to Edinburgh castle. Our guide was personable,informative and kind. The castle is so full of history and beauty that I feel it’s impossible to capture it all in one visit. Highly recommend visiting it. The views you get if the city are breathtaking.

The Castle is amazing. The history, the buildings, and the views are all so cool. I chose to get the printed guide (so I could better stay present with the experience) and stop and read and look and read and to read after I left. It worked for me. For complete disclosure: lots of stairs, climbing, cobblestones, etc so you should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared that you might not get to everything. The line to view the crown jewels was long, but it moved quickly (and, of course, I was able to read my guide while waiting). Don't just take pictures of the Castle from the street--go explore it.

Booked the early before opening tour of the castle and after seeing the crowds once it opens I would highly recommend. The peace and serenity of being inside the castle walls and roaming around to learn about the change over time was a once in a lifetime experience. We went in middle of April and weather was pretty cold and windy so plan to wear something you will feel comfortable being outside in for a few hours.

Great castle, although a bit busy and a huge line when you want to see the crown jewels. There are many military exhibitions and the castle has many cool aspects you can visit. Buying tickets in advance online is recommended as you get a discount and can reserve a date + time. The views from the castle are amazing as it is on top of a hill. However, that could also be the downside as there are some slopes to conquer and many stairs to deal with.