On Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle’s batteries, halls, and crown jewels crown the Royal Mile. Basalt cliffs, masonry walls, and historic guns require careful stabilization, drainage, and interpretation. Military ceremony, museums, and festivals share a confined site with sweeping views over the city.
Sited on an extinct volcano, defenses terrace the crag; the Great Hall and Royal Palace recall royal and military power.
Walls and paths weather under storms and footfall; wayfinding and timed entry meter peak arrivals along the esplanade.
Prebook; arrive early for the jewels; stay for panoramic ramparts and the One O’Clock Gun.
