Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson
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Audio Guide Edinburgh Castle

Duration: 32 min
Edinburgh Castle
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Audio guide Edinburgh Castle in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Edinburgh Castle telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Edinburgh Castle:

  • 1
    St. Margaret's Chapel

    St. Margaret's Chapel is Edinburgh's oldest building, built in the 12th century.

  • 2
    Great Hall

    The Great Hall is an impressive 29 by 12.5 meters space for state meetings.

  • 3
    Crown Square

    Crown Square is the heart of Edinburgh Castle, housing the most important buildings.

  • 4
    Scottish National War Memorial

    Memorial to commemorate Scottish soldiers fallen since World War I.

  • 5
    Half Moon Battery

    16th-century semicircular defensive battery, defining the castle's eastern profile.

  • 6
    Argyle Tower

    Argyle Tower crowns the 16th-century Portcullis Gate, an example of Scottish baronial architecture.

  • 7
    Portcullis Gate

    Portcullis Gate is a fortified 16th-century entrance to Edinburgh Castle.

  • 8
    National War Museum of Scotland

    Established in 1933, the first military museum of its kind in Britain.

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Practical information

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Opening hoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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High-quality audio guide of Edinburgh Castle
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Available in more than 10 languages
8 points of interest included
  • 1.St. Margaret's Chapel
  • 2.Great Hall
  • 3.Crown Square
  • 4.Scottish National War Memorial
  • 5.Half Moon Battery
  • 6.Argyle Tower
  • 7.Portcullis Gate
  • 8.National War Museum of Scotland

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Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (19 min)

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