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Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes

Sat 14 Nov

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About This Event

Edinburgh Castle will host a series of gun salutes to mark special occasions in November 2026. Each salute is scheduled for 12 noon, with a ceremonial guard mount taking place on some dates. Visitors are asked to arrive at designated areas at least 10 minutes before the firing, as access to certain parts of the venue may be limited during the event.

The event features a series of gun salutes held at 12 noon to mark special occasions. On some dates, a ceremonial guard mount will also take place.

Visitors are asked to arrive at the new marked areas at least 10 minutes before the firing of the gun. Access to some areas will be limited during the gun salutes and ceremonial guard mount.

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Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes is held at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh (Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG).

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