I am sorry I did not attend a concert at the castle. There did not appear to be any social distancing protocols in place when we visited the castle in May 2022.

Yes. In the entrance area to the castle, there is a counter where you can buy entrance tickets, but it is usually very crowded and you risk waiting too long. I booked a visit to this castle through an application (get your guide) and I benefited from the services and support of a very good guide, and the price of the entrance ticket was included in the price of the visit.

Hi Lisa, The lead up to the castle and parts of it are steep, but we saw plenty of pushchairs and wheel chair access was also good. Hope this helps. John

You cannot drive up the Royal Mile to the castle. There are bollards to prevent driving up. I would discuss the best option for you. with your guided tour operator.

U just need to show your booking

We got ours from the kiosk just inside the castle. It was quite interesting.

Hello, many thanks for getting in touch. If you miss your timeslot we’ll do our best to fit you in if we can, but if we’ve reached capacity for the time slot when you arrive, you will have to wait until the next available time slot. Hope this helps.

Booking in advance is necessary. You will have the option of choosing an e-ticket, instead of a paper ticket. You don't need to print the e-ticket. Just save it in your phone, and the barcode in it will be scanned upon entry.

Hi, yes you can, as we did this for my friend who has MS. We got a taxi from in the main street where the castle is and up to the top. Was a few pounds. Obviously, would depend where you were travelling from x

The other two crosses on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade are: The Runic Cross The Runic Cross was erected in 1862 for the memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers and private soldiers of the 78 highland regiment who died at the suppression of the First Relief of Lucknow in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny (1857-59). Eight men of the 78th Highland Regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross and the regiment also received the Victoria Cross during the campaign. The troubles started due to the bullets being covered with pig fat which they had to bite. Putting pork of any kind in their mouths is against the religious beliefs of Hindus and Muslims. 78th Highlanders Memorial Celtic Cross The Celtic Cross was erected in memory of Colonel Kenneth Douglas Mackenzie a member of the 92nd Highlanders for forty-two years. He died on duty in 1873.