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Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes

Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!

Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes

About Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes

8th June 2024
17th July 2024
9th September 2024
plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info
12 noon unless otherwise stated
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG
(this event is included in normal admission)
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We will be hosting a series of gun salutes to mark the following special occasions. Each gun salute unless otherwise stated takes place at 12 noon.



Additional Dates: 17 July 2024, 09 September 2024, 14 November 2024

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