Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes
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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.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes can be booked via edinburghcastle.scot using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial Summary
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.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Details
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.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes?
Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Where is Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes taking place?
Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes is held at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh (Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG).
Is there anywhere to stay near Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes?
Tickets for Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes can be booked via edinburghcastle.scot using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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