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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Illustration of a stable boy and lionkeeper

Into the Lion's Den

Welcome to Edinburgh Castle! I’m Jamie – the lion-keeper’s apprentice.

Did you know Scotland’s kings and queens used to have a royal zoo? They used the animals to impress and scare their visitors!

There are lots of other animals around the castle too. Can you help me find them?

Step into the Lion's Den.

Online version to use on a mobile phone during your visit.

Print at home before you visit.

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Last Stop near Mons Meg King of Beasts at the Portcullis Gate