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The Witchery by the Castle
At the castle gates
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About The Witchery by the Castle
The Witchery stands at the top of the Royal Mile, at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, with its restaurant and nine suites, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Nine suites
- The Witchery restaurant
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Witchery by the Castle before you go.
How far to the castle, the palace and the sea?
Distances from The Witchery by the Castle are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Princes StreetTram350 m5 min walk
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail450 m6 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Edinburgh Castle300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Holyroodhouse1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Edinburgh Airport10 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
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