Edinburgh Castle Reviews Summary

Experience and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "A very nice experience! I liked it a lot."
• "Nicest castle ever. Edinburgh Castle is an iconic marvel perched majestically atop Castle Rock."
• "An awesome place to visit."
• "Absolutely beautiful place to visit and a must if you're a tourist."
• "What a wonderfully sunny day we went. No queues, and we got to explore the lovely castle."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately most of the castle has been turned very 'touristy' and doesn't give the monarch vibe I was looking for."
• "Could see all the lights in half hour so probably not one for those looking for a whole evening experience."

History and Exhibits

Pros:

• "There is a lot of history in this place, you can learn with the guides or you can read from the posters with so much information, you can learn a lot of Scottish culture."
• "Exploring the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny within the castle's walls is like stepping into the heart of Scottish royalty."
• "Great place to dig deep into the Scottish history and see artefacts that remain till date!"
• "It's a living testament to Scotland's resilience and cultural richness."
• "The art work throughout the Crown jewel exhibition was beautiful telling the story of the Scottish Crown throughout the ages."

Cons:

• "I wish I had read more about Edinburgh Castle before visiting. The castle itself is fantastic to look at but Edinburgh Castle is all about Scottish military history."
• "Unfriendly staff, bordering on rude, other than the view of the city, the expensive ticket price did not reflect any value for money."

Accessibility and Facilities

Pros:

• "The Access for disability was wonderful, the staff were ever so helpful and explained all the different access points for disabled customers."
• "Lovely experience visiting the castle, got to see a Burns song recital, the cannon firing at 1pm and would highly recommend visiting in the morning on the weekend and precooking tickets."
• "Nice place to go with the whole family. The tickets are better to be purchased online for faster entrance and better price."

Cons:

• "Lots of steep inclines so wear comfy footwear!"
• "It is all cobblestone so make sure for comfortable footwear."
• "Do note that there are steep hills to climb both to get to the castle and within the castle itself."

Booking and Ticketing

Pros:

• "Would recommend buying a ticket in advance but I got in about 45 min before my time slot was due."
• "Definitely book a guided tour with a person. Our guide was awesome. Definitely book your tickets in advance."
• "I recommend visiting the castle to any tourist visiting Edinburgh. Make sure to book your tickets and the audio tour before you go."

Cons:

• "The age of the castle is amazing and beautiful. Unfortunately, tickets sell out quickly, so better get them at least a few days in advance."
• "It was definitely impressive to see firsthand. I will definitely visit again when I have more time. I booked tickets online and I got a discount as a member of the English Heritage group."
• "Buy your tickets in advance online and skip the line. Visit is worth the price."