Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Tickets

The castle is located at the top of Lawnmarket.

Nearest rail: Waverly Station or Haymarket Station. Bus routes: Lothian Buses 23, 27, 45 stop on George 1V Bridge. For further information, visit www.lothianbuses.com

There is no onsite car parking. The nearest NCP Car Park is located on Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW (please be advised there is a 5-10 minute uphill walk from this point to the entrance of the Tattoo). Visit www.ncp.co.uk for more information on nearby car parks. Alternatively, there are pay and display parking bays located in the City Centre.

Access to the venue is via Castlehill - a steep, cobbled street, which is the only access route into the venue. There are toilet facilities for disabled patrons available on the Esplanade

Only cameras up to 30mm are allowed in the venue. No video cameras, tablets, professional camera equipment or audio recording devices are permitted. No food, bottles over 500ml or cans. No alcohol or illegal substances. Smoking is not permitted. No pass outs. Management reserve the right of admission.

No babes in arms. Everyone attending the show must have a valid ticket.

Edinburgh Castle Esplanade is an outdoor venue, so please come appropriately dressed in warm and waterproof clothing (as required) and wear sturdy footwear. Performances will go ahead in the event of inclement weather, unless is it deemed unsafe to do so. Seating is a majority tiered system - seating high in the grandstands is not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo or those with breathing difficulties or heart complaints.