Top rated Castles in Edinburgh

Experience the best that Edinburgh has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from Castle category.

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Menstrie Castle Stay
Lodging
5.00 (40 reviews) (~46.77 km from centre)
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DOLLARBEG CASTLE
Castle
👍👍 This place was amazing!! We were very comfortable, enjoyed the view, and loved the decor!!!
4.90 (39 reviews) (~36.37 km from centre)
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Faside Estate
Castle
Intimate B&B room includes an Emperor bed in 14th-century castle tower, with scenic rooftop walkway.
4.80 (37 reviews) (~12.22 km from centre)
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Blackness Castle
Castle
15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth.
4.70 (3.1K reviews) (~21.21 km from centre)
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Craigmillar Castle
Castle
Well-preserved medieval castle with a tower, a prison, extensive gardens & a car park.
4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~4.27 km from centre)
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Tantallon Castle
Castle
Former fortification and seat of the Earls of Angus, with 5-storey central tower and replica cannon.
4.70 (2K reviews) (~35.34 km from centre)
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Lochleven Castle
Castle
A ferry delivers you to this 14th-century tower and castle ruins with links to Mary Queen of Scots.
4.70 (379 reviews) (~30.28 km from centre)
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Edinburgh Castle - Mons Meg
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Fantastic historic medieval bombard. Built in 1449 on the orders of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy and sent by him as a gift to James II, King of Scots in 1454. Mons Meg was employed in sieges until the middle of the 16th century, after which it was only fired on ceremonial occasions. Mons Meg...
4.70 (171 reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)
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Yester Castle
Castle
👍👍 It’s a great place to go exploring. The first thing you’ll need to do is find suitable Parking. There is no specific parking for the castle ruins so you’ll need to use your common sense eon finding a place to park. Getting there was through a really nice wooded walk though very muddy, I suggest well...
4.70 (121 reviews) (~30.54 km from centre)
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Myres Castle
Wedding venue
👍👍 Absolutely beautiful place. Have just been to a wedding here, and stayed in the main building. Cannot fault the experience at all. Beautiful building, room, food and everything in between.
4.70 (97 reviews) (~36.98 km from centre)
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Edinburgh Castle
Castle
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
4.60 (91.7K reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Castle
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.
4.60 (17.1K reviews) (~1 km from centre)
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Falkland Palace & Garden
Castle
Stuart monarchy palace with tapestries and painted ceilings, plus tennis court dating from 1539.
4.60 (2.7K reviews) (~33.48 km from centre)
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Lauriston Castle
Castle
Tours of 16th-century castle with Georgian and Edwardian additions, art, relics and ornate gardens.
4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~5.93 km from centre)
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Aberdour Castle and Gardens
Tourist attraction
Stately castle ruins featuring a medieval tower house, painted ceilings, gardens & a sundial.
4.60 (1K reviews) (~13.23 km from centre)
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Dirleton Castle & Gardens
Castle
Ruined Medieval fortified house with the world's longest herbaceous border in 19th-century gardens.
4.60 (1K reviews) (~27.52 km from centre)
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Thirlestane Castle
Castle
Restored country house with Victorian wings, formal gardens, a picnic area and border life museum.
4.60 (465 reviews) (~37.84 km from centre)
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Rosslyn Castle
Historical landmark
Heavily fortified castle ruins located on a dramatic promontory overlooking the River Esk.
4.60 (393 reviews) (~11.32 km from centre)
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Neidpath Castle
Wedding venue
Fortified stone tower house from the Middle Ages, now an events venue with river vistas & suites.
4.60 (291 reviews) (~33.57 km from centre)
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St Andrews Castle
Castle
Coastal, episcopal castle ruins dating from 13th century, with secret passages and dungeon.
4.50 (3.7K reviews) (~49.78 km from centre)
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