The Best Castles to See In or Near Edinburgh
Description:
Enjoy our guide to the most majestic and impressive castles, palaces and monuments in or near Edinburgh.
The first three are located in Edinburgh. We then encourage you to take day trips to the beautiful cities of Stirling and North Berwick to see the rest. The driving times are short, and It's a journey you won't regret.
For more information on each castle, visit our blog posts:
http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/edinburgh/2010/08/18/must-see-scottish-castles-part-1/
http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/edinburgh/2010/08/19/must-see-scottish-castles-part-2/
The first three are located in Edinburgh. We then encourage you to take day trips to the beautiful cities of Stirling and North Berwick to see the rest. The driving times are short, and It's a journey you won't regret.
For more information on each castle, visit our blog posts:
http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/edinburgh/2010/08/18/must-see-scottish-castles-part-1/
http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/edinburgh/2010/08/19/must-see-scottish-castles-part-2/
Author: AlexChristina
Day 1 - Edinburgh
These three castles are all in Edinburgh. If you are staying close to the Old Town you can walk the Royal Mile to both Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse. Then take a cab to Craigmillar Castle. DO NOT walk around in Craigmillar alone or at night. Read below to find out why.
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Edinburgh Castle
Location:
view in google mapsCastlehill
Castlehill
EH1 2NG Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 (0)131 225 9846Day 2 - Edinburgh
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Holyroodhouse Palace
Location:
view in google mapsHolyrood Road
Canongate, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile
EH8 8AE Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 20 7766 7300Day 3 - Edinburgh
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Craigmillar Castle
Location:
view in google mapsCraigmillar Castle Road
EH16 4SY Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 1131 661 4445Day 4 - Edinburgh
These castles/monuments are located in the city of Stirling, which is about 40 miles northwest from Edinburgh. You can take a train from Waverly Station, bus it or drive it.
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Stirling Castle
Location:
view in google mapsStirling Old Town
FK8 1EJ Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 (0)1786 450 0002
Wallace Monument
Location:
view in google mapsAbbey Craig
FK9 5LU Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
01786 472 140Day 5 - Edinburgh
These castles are located near the city of North Berwick, which is about a 40-60 minute drive from Edinburgh. Rent a car so you can use your time most effectively. Just make sure you drive on the LEFT side of the road :-)
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Tantallon Castle
Location:
EH39 Edinburgh, United Kingdom