Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 2026

Welcome to edinburghcastle.co.scot. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Website Disclaimer

Independent Platform

This website (edinburghcastle.co.scot) is an independent information platform dedicated to Edinburgh Castle. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Historic Environment Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, or any official castle management entity.

This is NOT the official Edinburgh Castle website. For official information, please visit www.edinburghcastle.scot.

Information Purpose

All content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes. We aim to help visitors plan their Edinburgh Castle experience by consolidating publicly available information into an accessible format.

2. Booking Services

Third-Party Providers

All ticket bookings made through this website are processed by authorized third-party providers. When you click booking links or use booking widgets on our site, you are redirected to or interact with external booking platforms.

We act as an affiliate partner for these booking services. This means we may earn a commission when visitors book tickets through our links. This commission does not affect the price you pay — it is paid by the booking platform as a referral fee.

Booking Terms

All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions, privacy policies, and refund policies of the respective ticket providers. We do not process payments, manage bookings, or handle customer service for ticket purchases.

For issues with bookings, cancellations, refunds, or modifications, you must contact your booking provider directly.

No Guarantee of Availability

We provide links to booking services but cannot guarantee ticket availability, pricing accuracy at the time of booking, or the terms offered by third-party providers. Prices and availability shown on our site may differ from those on the booking platform due to timing differences in updates.

3. Content Accuracy

Information Sources

We source factual information about Edinburgh Castle (opening hours, admission prices, facility details) from the official Edinburgh Castle website and other publicly available official sources.

Changes Beyond Our Control

Edinburgh Castle opening hours, prices, exhibitions, and other details may change without notice. While we strive to maintain current information, we cannot guarantee that all content is up-to-date at the time of your visit.

We recommend verifying critical details with official sources before making travel arrangements, particularly if booking well in advance.

Editorial Content

Content providing visitor guidance, recommendations, tips, and suggestions represents editorial opinion based on analysis of visitor feedback, common questions, and tourism best practices. This content should be considered general guidance rather than personalized advice.

4. Intellectual Property

Website Content

All content on this website, including text, design, graphics, logos, and code, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Content is owned by or licensed to edinburghcastle.co.scot.

You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish content without explicit permission.

Images

Images of Edinburgh Castle and related attractions are used for informational and educational purposes. Where applicable, images are used under fair use provisions or are sourced from platforms providing appropriate licenses.

Edinburgh Castle and related imagery are the property of their respective owners. Use of such images on our site does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Trademarks

"Edinburgh Castle" and related names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Historic Environment Scotland or other relevant entities. Use of these terms on our website is for descriptive and informational purposes only and does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship.

5. Limitation of Liability

Information Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to ensure information accuracy but cannot guarantee completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of all content. Use of information on this website is at your own risk.

We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites, booking platforms, or services linked from our site. Links to external sites are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

Technical Issues

We strive to maintain website availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not liable for technical issues, downtime, or any losses resulting from inability to access our website.

6. User Conduct

By using this website, you agree not to:

7. Privacy

Information Collection

We do not directly collect personal information from website visitors. Our website is informational and does not require registration or account creation.

Third-Party Services

When you use booking widgets or click through to booking platforms, those third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any service you interact with.

Contact Information

If you contact us via email, we use your email address and message content solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add email addresses to marketing lists without explicit consent and do not share contact information with third parties.

Analytics

We may use standard web analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. This typically involves collecting anonymized data about page views, traffic sources, and general usage patterns. This data helps us improve website content and functionality.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including:

These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

When you click a link to an external site, you are subject to that site's terms and conditions and privacy policy.

9. Affiliate Relationships

We participate in affiliate programs with ticket booking platforms and tour operators. When visitors book tickets or tours through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission.

This commission is paid by the booking platform and does not affect the price you pay. All recommendations and information on our website are provided in good faith, and affiliate relationships do not influence the accuracy or objectivity of our content.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use or any other aspect of our website, please contact us:

Email: info@edinburghcastle.co.scot

14. Acknowledgment

By using edinburghcastle.co.scot, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.