The castle will be temporarily closed to visitors from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 January. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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An adult and child smiling and pointing at something, with light projection on the castle wall behind them

Castle of Light

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The event has ended for 2024

Two people taking a selfie with a light projection behind them
Blue light projection on the front of Edinburgh Castle with lots of people on the esplanade taking pictures
Two people, one holding a coffee, looking at a light projection on a wall
People gathered in Crown Square at Edinburgh Castle looking at a light projection on the Royal Palace, some people are taking photos and selfies
3 people standing at an archway looking at a light projection on a wall
A group of people wandering past and looking at a pretty floral light projection on St Margaret's Chapel
People in Crown Square at Edinburgh Castle looking at light projections on the Royal Palace and also light beams going up into the night sky

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Castle of Light event team

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except UK public holidays)

Email:castleoflight@hes.scot