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Castle Rock, Edinburgh

#32 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Castle Rock

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Elevation: 459 ftProminence: 262 ftCoordinates: 55°56'54"N, 3°11'56"W
Address

The Royal MileOld Town (Edinburgh Castle)Edinburgh EH15 2HF United Kingdom

Contact
+44 131 510 7555
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Day trips

Castle Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edinburgh Castle, Scottish National Gallery, Princes Street Gardens, The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

  • edinburgh castle~540 ftNW
  • scottish national gallery edinburgh~1180 ftNE
  • princes street gardens edinburgh~730 ftN
  • the museum of the royal scots and the royal regiment of scotland edinburgh~430 ftNW
  • national war museum edinburgh~610 ftW
  • royal scots dragoon guards museum edinburgh~420 ftW
  • gladstones land edinburgh~1140 ftNE
  • scottish national war memorial edinburgh~250 ftNW
  • witches well edinburgh~550 ftNE
  • camera obscura edinburgh~730 ftNE
  • st margarets chapel edinburgh~310 ftNW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castle Rock open?

Castle Rock is open:
  • Monday 24h
  • Tuesday 24h
  • Wednesday 24h
  • Thursday 24h
  • Friday 24h
  • Saturday 24h
  • Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Castle Rock?

Nearby attractions include Gatehouse, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Edinburgh's Runestone, Edinburgh (2 min walk), St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Castle Rock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castle Rock:

Bus
  • Chalmers Street • Lines: 23, 27, 47 (6 min walk)
  • Princes Street • Lines: 10, 100, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 37 (6 min walk)

Tram
  • Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (7 min walk)
  • West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)

Train
  • Edinburgh Waverley (11 min walk)
  • Haymarket (21 min walk)

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