Edinburgh Tickets
Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

Included with Edinburgh Castle tickets

Timings

RECOMMENDED DURATION

2 hours

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Quick overview

  • Access: Included in all Edinburgh Castle tickets
  • Separate ticket: Not required
  • When you’ll see it: Midway through a typical castle visit, if you time your route for 1pm
  • Visit duration: 10–15 min self-guided / 15–20 min with guide
  • Best time: Arrive at Mills Mount Battery by 12:45pm on a weekday for clearer sightlines and less crowding
  • Restrictions: Very loud firing. Stay behind barriers and follow staff directions. Large bags over 30L and drones are not allowed inside the castle

The One O’Clock Gun in Edinburgh is included with all Edinburgh Castle tickets. No separate ticket is needed. It sits inside the castle at Mills Mount Battery and usually works best as a mid-visit stop, because you can head there before 1pm rather than follow every highlight in order. If seeing the firing matters, choose a castle visit format that gets you inside before noon so you can reach the viewing area without rushing.

Best tickets to experience the One O’Clock Gun

Since 1861, the One O’Clock Gun has been fired from Edinburgh Castle as a public time signal for ships in the Firth of Forth. One shot was cheaper than a full noon salute, so a practical harbor measure became one of Scotland’s most recognizable daily traditions. Today it still functions as a live ceremonial routine inside the castle, connecting military history, maritime timekeeping, and the city’s daily rhythm.

👉 Explore the full history of Edinburgh Castle