This video shows Edinburgh Castle rising above the surrounding city with massive stone walls, inner courtyards, historic ...

Edinburgh Castle hosts Whispers of the past: Dark history of the castle on 1 November 2026 in Edinburgh. The guided Halloween ...

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 ...

Uncertainty over weather conditions blamed for decision to scrap annual festive season sound and light show at Edinburgh Castle.

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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 ...

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 ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. I started my journey at Waverley Station, which was named after the 1814 novel by Sir Walter Scott and was used as a ...

Edinburgh Castle's Christmas Light show has been cancelled after six years, with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) deciding not to extend its contract, citing high planning, operational and ...