The focal point of the city, Edinburgh Castle is pretty imposing. With it’s 1pm canon and its 1000 years of history, you’d be hard pressed to not find something fascinating about it. However, at the steep price of 18 pounds for entry, admiring from afar is an equally valid way to appreciate the history. If you’re a buff, or you want a good wee cry at the military dog cemetery then by all means go ahead. But without a good cohesive narrative from a tour guide I wasn’t super sold on the whole deal. That’s just me though - I need a little live action in my history, otherwise I just spend the whole time going, “ooh, that’s been around for longer than white people have been in New Zealand”. Imho, go to the gates, snap a pic, and then head down the mile to spend your money on the Whiskey Tour instead.