Scotland Castles

No visit to Scotland castles is complete without a visit to the famous Edinburgh Castle located at the top of the Royal Mile. The former queens and kings of Scotland used to live in the Castle and a guided tour of the Castle will offer some amazing insights into the history of Scotland. You will even get the chance to find the Scottish crown jewels which are kept at the Castle !

Over 1 million people visited Edinburgh Castle in 2005 which highlights the amazing attraction that this fantastic Castle has . Admission will cost approx £9.80 for adults, £7.50 for concessions and £3.50 for children and the castle is only closed on Christmas day and boxing day.

The rock in which the castle was formed on is over 70 million years and is the backdrop for one of the most famous events held every year the castle, the Edinburgh military Tatoo. This event is held in august every year and over 200, 000 people regularly attend and the event is also beamed live around the world in many countries. If you visit Edinburgh in August you should book a ticket for the tattoo ( £9- £32 ) just to see the spectacular finale and witness some Scottish hospitality.

When you visit the castle you should visit the gift shop where you will find many great gifts including the famous Edinburgh rock that normally comes boxed and is an ideal gift fro friends and family when you return home. Also check out Scottish shortbread which is fantastic.

Edinburgh Castle is the number one attraction in Edinburgh and is a must see for any visitor who has the pleasure of enjoying the delights of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.

There are many other castles in Scotland to visit and there is no doubt that Scottish castles have a proud history and are vital to the Scottish tourist industry. Other castles in Scotland include Stirling Castle which is a hidden gem as it's beauty and historic value does rival Edinburgh castle. Set on a volcanic rock , Stirling Castle was the scene of at least two famous battles that influenced Scottis history and was a place of residence for many kings and queens of Scotland.

There are many other Scottish castles, especially in the Scottish highlands area and you may be surprised to know that you can actually stay in a Scottish castle as some tour opeartors offer self catering castles in Scotland !