Must See Castles in City of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Castle
Historic fortress and national monument with a history dating back to the 9th century, featuring royal artifacts and panoramic views of the city.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Historic royal palace featuring Renaissance architecture, state apartments, gardens, and abbey ruins. It serves as the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
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Midhope Castle
Midhope Castle is a 15th-century tower house in Scotland. It is situated in the hamlet of Abercorn on the Hopetoun estate, About 4…
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Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Crichton Castle
Crichton Castle is a ruined castle near the village of Crichton in Midlothian, Scotland.
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Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle is a 15th-century castle, with substantial 19th-century additions by William Burn, in the Dalmeny parish of West Lothian,…
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Carberry Tower
Carberry Tower is a historic house in East Lothian, Scotland. The house is situated off the A6124 road, 2 miles south-east of Musselburgh.
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Rosslyn Castle
Roslin Castle is a partially ruined castle near the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland.
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Borthwick Castle Hotel
Borthwick Castle is one of the largest and best-preserved surviving medieval Scottish fortifications.
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Carlowrie Castle
Carlowrie Castle was built in the Scottish Baronial style between 1852 and 1855 on the outskirts of Kirkliston, a town approximately 10…
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Tours & Activities
4.7 (12.3k) Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
4.8 (10.3k) Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets
4.8 (2.8k) Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included
4.9 (475) Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour with Kilted Guide
4.5 (66) Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour in Italian
4.8 (642) Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
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