The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh Castle

Residents and tourists will be able to enjoy the event that will take a journey through Scotland's past by using both light and sound displays. Early bird tickets have gone on sale already.

The historic Stone of Scone - also known as the Stone of Destiny will be moved down to London from Edinburgh Castle ahead of King Charles III's coronation ceremony,

THE Crown of Scotland will be placed on the Queen's coffin while it lies in rest in St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

No date has yet been announced for the coronation ceremony of Charles III.

THE Stone of Destiny is set to be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for the coronation of the new King, it has been confirmed.

The stone, which is currently housed in Edinburgh Castle, will be moved south for the service, before returning to Scotland.

The drum and bass festival was set to take place at Edinburgh Castle next weekend, having previously occupied the site at Hopetoun House, near South Queensferry.

Gun salutes took place in locations including Cardiff Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Hillsborough Castle, York, Portsmouth and Gibraltar.

Edinburgh Castle will show its mark of respect by paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her passing with a 96 gun salute. Other castles across the UK will also be taking part today (September 9).

The Edinburgh landmark will be closed on Friday, September 9, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Edinburgh Castle has come under fire in a scathing Trip Advisor review, with the visitor claiming they were disappointed by their trip to 'such a famous place'.