Hoisted high atop Edinburgh, as if monitoring the city below, Edinburgh Castle is not only one of Scotland's most recognized landmarks, but one of the country's most-visited attractions.

The flagpole which has been at Edinburgh Castle for more than 50 years has snapped in high winds. The pole, which is on top of the Crown Square clock, broke in the early hours of Monday.

Edinburgh Castle has promised to review a cafe name that critics claim is "deeply offensive to the Scottish people". Almost 4,000 people have signed a petition demanding that the castle's Redcoat ...

From exploring the castle and walking the Royal Mile, to Harry Potter tours and the best restaurants and bars, this guide will plan your day. You can’t visit Edinburgh and not fall a little bit ...

Edinburgh Castle looms above the city on a craggy outcrop and at the other end of the Royal Mile, stately Holyrood Palace sits in the shadow of an extinct volcano. There’s plenty to explore in ...