We look forward to welcoming you at the castle in 2013.

I’m Nick Finnigan, Executive Manager of Edinburgh Castle, and I, alongside my team, will be sharing with you the latest news from the castle along with exclusive glimpses into life here behind the scenes at Scotland’s most iconic landmark.

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Edinburgh Castle

I’ve been Executive Manager of Edinburgh Castle for just over two years and the site remains as magical as ever. I’m frequently asked what  the best part about working at Edinburgh Castle is. It’s a tough question to answer but I think the unrivaled views – particularly watching the difference in the skyline from the beginning of the day until it darkens at night – is one of many highlights.

I feel a great responsibility looking after Edinburgh Castle as the place means so much to many people. The team are totally committed to providing the best experience for the 1.3 million people who visit Edinburgh Castle every year.

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Edinburgh Palace Performances

One of the many features of the season are the ever-popular Adventure Festivals which take place on the Adventure Esplanade.

Previous functions to execute in this exclusive place consist of Rod Stewart, Light red, Tom Jackson, Ladies Loudly, Leonard Cohen, Westlife, John Simon, Noel Gallagher, Olly Murs, Simple Thoughts, Wet Wet Wet, The Proclaimers & Simply Red, the list goes on!

Don’t skip to be able to see these amazing functions play at the front side of our amazing background. As you would anticipate, passes are promoting fast.

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Military Matters Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle has long been associated with the armed forces and to this day is still a working military base regularly playing host to our armed forces.

Last week 250 crew members were granted freedom of the city following the retirement of HMS Edinburgh, the Navy’s last Type 42 Destroyer, nicknamed “The Fortress of the Sea” after its impenetrable namesake, Edinburgh Castle.

After the parade Edinburgh’s Lord Provost received a picture of HMS Edinburgh in exchange for a trophy of Edinburgh Castle which will be permanently on display inside the ship.

As part of the celebrations senior steward Duncan MacCallum welcomed Royal Navy sailors from HMS Edinburgh for a special guided tour of the castle.

Also this week, ceremonial guards from the Royal Artillery will be standing guard on the castle’s esplanade to mark the annual General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The guards are supported by a band from the Royal Regiment of Scotland each morning at 10am from now until Friday.  So if you’re in the area come on up to the esplanade and witness this spectacle for free.

Our Castle is home to some of Scotland’s finest military Tattoo museums.  For more information explore the site and discover its fascinating past.

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Go see the sights in Edinburgh

No journey to Scotland’s investment is finish without a journey to Edin Adventure. But the castle is just one of the many popular destinations in the proper proper Ancient Scotland.

We look after the very best of Scottish culture. Skara Brae, Stirling Adventure and Iona Abbey are just some of the historic locations in our proper care. Each of these websites provides a glance of the last and informs the tale of the people who formed a country.

Some are locations of majesty, others go back centuries, but all have a unique place in Scottish record.

You can find out over 5,000 decades of record with us. Our Traveler Successfully pass gives you accessibility all 78 of Ancient Scotland’s destinations and day time activities, such as this weekend’s Amazing Jousting at Linlithgow Structure – an excellent way to find Scotland’s record.

Whether you are on a long vacation, or a short crack it’s an easy and excellent value way to experience Scotland’s previous.  Check out http://www.edinburghtattootickets.com/ explorer to find out more.

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Edinburgh Adventure Concerts

Edinburgh Adventure will be modified into a outstanding songs location as we welcome three amazing artists to play right in front side of our amazing background.

Jessie J (Wednesday This summer 17), came to popularity following the discharge of her first appearance individual, “Do it like a Dude” . Her most latest launch, “Laser Light”, became her 6th top ten individual from her history, making her the first English women specialist to have six top ten single men and women on one history.  Aside from her musical show profession, Jessie J provided as trainer and trainer on tv show, The Speech, as well as composing worldwide strikes for companies Beyonce and Katy Perry.

 The great Runrig (Saturday This summer 20) are enjoying their Fortieth Birthday with a sequence of special events. These Scottish stars of the songs field have unquestionably duration and depth of Scotland from Stirling Adventure to the financial institutions of Loch Lomond, Orkney and beyond. Where else is more suitable for such a musical show landmark than the well-known Glasgow Adventure.

Paul Weller (Sunday This summer 21), or the “Modfather” as he is more passionately known, is the last of our celebrity throw to execute on the esplanade this 7 days. Frontman of The Jam, Design Authorities and now a single specialist, this songs and elegance symbol has continually provided since 1976 shifting from billed punk stone to innovative pop and more lately a rock-soul multiple.

Over the years Edinburgh Adventure has organized some of the greatest titles in the songs business. Noel Gallagher, Elton David, Tom Jackson, Blondie and the Proclaimers are just some of the outstanding functions our famous castle draws.

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