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Craigmillar Castle

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Craigmillar Castle
"Last entry 3.15pm. We recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry.Admire city views from the high ramparts of Edinburgh's 'other castle', play hide-and-seek in its labyrinth of chambers, or picnic in its grounds. The castle was a prison for the younger brother of James III, a happy retreat for Mary Queen of Scots, and the focus of a plot to murder her husband, Lord Darnley. Its profile is dominated by its remarkably complete inner curtain wall."
Address: Craigmillar Castle Road , Edinburgh EH16 4SY, EDH, GB
Phone: 0131 661 4445
State: EDH
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH16 4SY

opening times

Monday: 09:30-16:30
Tuesday: 09:30-16:30
Wednesday: 09:30-16:30
Thursday: 09:30-16:30
Friday: 09:30-16:30
Saturday: 09:30-16:30
Sunday: 09:30-16:30

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Reviews
What a wonderful castle! Easy to reach by city bypass and not far from the city centre. Small car park just upfront the main entrance. Very quiet and easy walking natural park all around the castle. The site is very well maintained. To entry into the castle there's a ticket to pay of 7 pounds. It's easy to visit inside, not suitable for disabled people unfortunately. Toilets available inside. Lot of ancient,secret and tiny rooms and tight stairs but the landscape view from the top of the walls is fantastic. The visit of the whole castle takes 20/ 30 minutes. If you like medieval buildings this place deserves a visit.
We had visited Craigmillar Castle some years ago, bit never brought our kids, now 3 years and 6 years old. We visited on a Sunday morning, managed to park just outside and then headed in to purchase the tickets, which can also be pre-purchased online, we however decided to buy them on arrival. The lady serving us was really helpful and also advised there would be a quiz for the kids as we walked around. When we got to the Castle entrance we were welcomed by two gents who told us a little about the recent developments and what was open, along with giving our eldest her quiz sheet. We then spent about an hour walk around and through the castle. Absolutely fascinating and both kids loved their first ever castle experience, although our youngest was concerned it was pretty ruined At the end the gent told how they have lots more activities planned for the coming months and suggested we kept an eye on their website. All round a really exciting visit for all of us and definitely recommend it for families even with relatively small children. There are several stairs where I had to carry our youngest, but was no issue for us certainly. Thank you!
Craigmillar Castle has a nice scenic view of Edinburgh and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. Some areas were closed to pending repairs but was still enjoyable. Also dog friendly as well as you can see my pooch loved it. Recommend when visiting.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
This was a bit of an unexpected experience. You pay for admittance, but then you're just free to explore. It's really fun to crawl through the bones of the castle, and read the sparse information they've posted around the various rooms. Bonus: you can sit in the same spot that Mary Queen of Scots once sat. It's her throne, but perhaps not the throne you're imagining. Have fun!
We went for an Easter egg hunt. It was my first time at the castle and I'm very impressed. Its really well looked after and has lots of nooks and crannies, staircases, turrets, and other castley stuff. Great views of Edinburgh from the roof!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Stunning castle with plenty of freedom to explore. There are no guides or tours, so you can just go ahead and explore the whole thing by yourself. There are very interesting rooms, and the views on the top of the castle are amazing!
Beautiful ruins a short jaunt from Edinburgh. This ruins is well maintained and gives you incredible views of the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh. It rarely is busy and you can explore at your own pace. The staff are very kind and informative about the castle.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
This was an "absolute visit" on my list of places to go when visiting Edinburgh. It was a great visit. Everyone working there was pleasant and helpful. The entire castle is beautifully taken care of. It started to rain a bit when we first arrived, but it only added to the entire beauty of it. The Gilmour Range was closed off due to repair when we visited, but I was still happy to see the rest of the castle. Photos are my own - taken with an EOS Rebel SL1
A castle with a surprising amount of history that takes longer than expected to explore, so definitely worth the trip. No definitive route and you can go round at your own pace. Sits in a lot of open countryside, so plenty of easy walking can be tagged to a visit. Although I arrived by car, I think quite a few people were arriving on foot from Edinburgh. An audio guide would probably have added to the experience. Understandable but slightly disappointing that, as with so many Historic Scotland sites at the moment Summer 2022, a portion is off limits pending structural assessment and no doubt some follow up repairs.
What a great place to visit. We have come up for the weekend and though we could do with some amazing Scottish heritage, and this doesn't disappoint! For only and I stress, only £6!! You get to see an amazing castle with some amazing views to boot. Defiantly pop here. Oh and the staff were very friendly and courteous.
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