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Image courtesy of Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2015. Photographer: Mark Owens
Image courtesy of Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2015. Photographer: Mark Owens

Edinburgh attractions to visit for free on St Andrew's Day

Special offers and free entry at Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and more this St Andrew's Day

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Loads of historic buildings and tourist attractions are offering free or reduced entry in the days and weeks leading up to St Andrew's Day (November 30), including Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyrood House, The Edinburgh Dungeon and more. Read on to find out who's offering what.

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Free Edinburgh attractions this St Andrew's Day

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A family friendly alternative to the oh-so-official Edinburgh Castle, the ruins of Craigmillar Castle in the south of the city practically encourage kids to bounce around the area. Again, it'll be completely free to enter on Saturday November 28 and Sunday November 29, but you still have to register for tickets before Friday November 27.

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Palace Of Holyroodhouse
Palace Of Holyroodhouse

The Palace at the bottom of the Royal Mile is also opening its doors for free on Sunday November 29, and there'll be fun family-friendly activities throughout the day as well. Make the most of the offer this St Andrew's Day weekend and register for your tickets now.

2-for-1 Edinburgh attractions this St Andrew's Day

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The Edinburgh Dungeon
The Edinburgh Dungeon

Meet grisly figures plucked straight out of Scotland's history (including William Wallace and Edinburgh grave robbers Burke and Hare) and hear in their own words how horrible history really is. Better yet, take a pal along for protection - the Dungeon is offering a free adult ticket for every adult ticket purchased from November 16-30. Download your voucher now.

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Journey inside a network of subterranean hand-carved networks and tunnels, whose original purpose remains a mystery. You'll probably want a pal to hold your hand through the darker bits, so enjoy 2-for-1 entry from November 16-30 as part of St Andrew's Day. Download your voucher now.

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Built to commemorate ‘Ivanhoe’, ‘Waverley’ and ‘Rob Roy’ writer Sir Walter Scott, the Scott Monument is the world’s biggest monument to a writer. Use the special St Andrew's Day 2-for-1 ticket offer and enlist a buddy to help you clamber all 287 steps to the top, where you'll enjoy fantastic views across Edinburgh (which'll be handily all lit up for Christmas time). The offer runs November 27-30 - download your voucher now.

'Kids go free' Edinburgh attractions this St Andrew's Day

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The cabinet of visual wonders at the top of the Royal Mile offers a glimpses of a wide range of visual trickery, plus one of the most unique views of the city skyline you'll ever see. It's also offering a free children's ticket for every adult ticket purchased, from November 16-30, so if you've ever wanted to take the kids along, now's your chance. Download your voucher online.

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Scotch Whisky Experience
Scotch Whisky Experience

Kids may not be old enough to drink whisky, but they're still highly likely to enjoy the barrel ride through the Scotch Whisky Experience's replica distillery. Once again, the St Andrew's Day offer gets you one free kids' entry for every full priced adult, November 16-30. Download your voucher now.

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