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This evening the Castle will be floodlit in purple for International Epilepsy Awareness Day.
@epilepsy_scot
#PurpleDay2025 #PurpleDay
ALT Castle entrance floodlit in purple.
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Beautiful sunset this evening looking towards Edinburgh Castle with the imposing presence of Ben Ledi in the background. British Airways making an appearance in my shot coming in to land 😊🏴 #edinburgh #castle #edinburghcastle #scotland #visitscotland #scottish
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Heading to Edinburgh? Why not visit @edinburghcastle? 🏰 The castle is just a 15-minute walk from Waverley Station! 🚉 @HistEnvScot
Visit at lunchtime to hear the unmistakable ‘boom’ of the One O'clock Gun.
Look at those amazing colours and the beautiful skyline with the castle😍😍
Thanks for sharing @TomDuffinPhotos
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Sunset on the Spring Equinox - when the sun hits the northern and southern hemispheres equally.
This was a subtle pastel coloured affair with lots of misty softness.
#Edinburgh #Equinox @edinburghcastle
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Edinburgh weather - dependably undependable
@edinburghcastle #Edinburgh
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After a lovely stroll up the #RoyalMile, on a sunny Saturday, it was a perfect weekend treat to have #AfternoonTea @edinburghcastle with @NickGFinnigan
Highly recommend this experience - delicious savouries, #cakes & #cocktails in the Queen Anne Tearoom. #Heritage #hospitality
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"To anyone out there wondering if they can do something like this - trust me, you can."
We asked Mackenzie, Apprentice Painter at @edinburghcastle, to write a letter to his younger self explaining how he ended up working with us. #ScotAppWeek25 #IMakeHistory
The castle will be floodlit yellow tonight for Endometriosis Awareness Month.
@endowarriorswl
#EndometriosisAwareness
#EndoWarriorsWestLothian
#LightUpYellow
#ShineALightInADarkPlace
#TALKENDO
ALT The castle entrance floodlight in colour yellow.
Please note the Royal Scots/Royal Regiment of Scotland Museum will be closed on the following dates 👇
Thursday 13, Thursday 20 & Wednesday 26 March.
On Wednesday 12 & Tuesday 25 March, they will open at the later time of 1pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
❗Due to the weather warning in place for (Sun 23 Feb), we may need to delay opening, or close to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors.
We're keeping an eye on the weather and will review tomorrow morning.
Find the latest closure info at 👇
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❗Important visitor update
Due to the high winds today (Fri 21 Feb) the castle will be closed to ensure visitor and staff safety.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. Ticketholders will be emailed further information.
Please note that the Scottish National War Memorial will be closed until 1pm due to a service on Monday 24 February. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
ALT War memorial seen from outside.
📢Good news!
The castle has now opened for this afternoon.
Due to the strong winds today, Thu 20 Feb, we are delaying opening until at least 1pm so we can carry out our safety checks.
All ticket holders for this morning will be emailed and tickets will be refunded.
For updates, please keep following us on our social channels.
Further to the below, the Royal Scots & Royal Regiment of Scotland Museum will be closed all day Wed 19, Thu 20 and Wed 26 Feb all day, as well as Thu 27 Feb until 1pm, for essential maintenance. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Please note that the Royal Scots & Royal Regiment of Scotland Museum will be closed all day Wed 19 Feb for essential maintenance. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
ALT Buildings with a square.
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Edinburgh Castle back in December 🏰 Taken from the Vennel View Point, these are some of my favourite photos from my trip! 📷🏴 @VisitScotland @edinburghcastle @edinburgh – at Swansea, Wales
Queen Anne was born #OTD in 1665.👑
The Castle's Queen Anne Building was constructed during her reign. It now houses our Tea Rooms, where our Crown China is on display. You can get this fine bone china exclusively at the castle or on our online shop. 🫖
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ALT China mug, tea cup, coaster and Edinburgh Castle loose-leaf tea and bauble.