Edinburgh Castle celebrates 900th anniversary with the Castle of Light

The Castle of Light attraction returns to Edinburgh Castle as the iconic Scots location celebrates its 900th anniversary.

Transforming the metropolis’s skyline for a fifth incredible yr, Castle of Light guarantees to get the social gathering began this winter as Edinburgh Castle is illuminated with extraordinary mild and sound shows. 

In a spectacular celebration match for all ages, friends are invited to come back nose to nose with historical past as the tales of Scotland’s previous unravel in a tapestry of all-new storytelling projections.

A visible spectacle

Brought collectively by a consortium of the most interesting digital and visible expertise in Scotland, in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES), the larger-than-life installations are set to carry the revelry to locals and guests alike as tales all through the metropolis’s historical past dance throughout the citadel partitions in the distinctive after-dark strolling path.

Castle of Light producer Alastair Young stated of the attraction: “Celebrating 900 years of the city allows us to bring tales from Edinburgh’s past back to life through spectacular displays which are sure to brighten up the winter months.”

Steven Duncan, director of advertising and marketing and engagement for HES stated:  “Now in its fifth fantastic year, Castle of Light continues to amaze with even bigger, brighter and more breathtaking state-of-the-art projections. This year is no exception as we gear up to celebrate Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary in style.”

An all-new attraction

The spectacle is all new for this yr, and friends can stroll in the footsteps of historic figures as they navigate by way of the attraction. 

This yr’s show affords immersive illuminations and entrancing installations guiding guests by way of 900 years of Edinburgh’s wealthy historical past.