Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Bombardier Michaela Mawson firing the One o'clock Gun

一点钟鸣炮

一点钟鸣炮的传统可以追溯到1867年,那时福斯湾(Firth of Forth)上的船只根据鸣炮声设置用于航海的船用时钟。

这一报时的方法由商人约翰∙休伊特从巴黎带回爱丁堡。

除了周日、圣诞节和耶稣受难日,每天下午1点,炮声准时鸣响,访客可在此时聚集观礼。

一点钟鸣炮仪式最早使用的是一门64磅前装线膛大炮,从2001年开始,被105毫米野战炮替代,准点从米尔斯山炮台(Mills Mount Battery)发炮。

一点钟鸣炮 One o'clock Gun0:36