21 Activities to do in Edinburgh in the Rain

19. Visit Edinburgh Castle

Some sections of Edinburgh Castle are indoors, some sections are outdoors.

So if it’s raining heavily, you might want to skip this suggestion. But if it’s just a drizzly day, you’ll be alright. And even if the rain is horrendous, you can just stick to the indoor areas anyway.

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Built from the 11th century onwards, there’s a load of history lurking inside the fortified confines of this place. Over various periods, the castle has housed royalty, defenses, prison cells, and loads more. Now, you get hands-on exhibitions, a load of kid-friendly stuff, and exhibits on wars and royals. It’s also home to a tearoom and a cafe.

It’s the most famous castle in Scotland.

If you can dodge the rain, head to the outside parts of the castle. Because it’s built on a dormant volcano above the city, you get great views of Edinburgh from here.

Pro Tip: Come here early if you can, or you might need to wait in a lengthy queue (especially on a rainy day). Or, to make things quick and easy, book your tickets online at the website.

• Address: Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
• Opening hours: 9:30am until 5pm, 7 days a week
• Entrance fees: £15.50 for adults, £9.30 for kids
• Website: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/