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Edinburgh Attraction Discounts for Kids, Seniors & Students

Many of Edinburgh's flagship sights already offer a lower admission price for children, people 65+, and students — discounts a city pass doesn't add on top of, since the pass price itself doesn't change by age. If your group qualifies for these rates, compare them against any pass price you're considering: the math that works for two full-price adults can look very different for a family or a mixed-age group.

Kids & family rates

Attraction Adult price Concession price You save
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Verified: 2026-09-28
 £24.95 £17.95 £7.00
Edinburgh Castle
Verified: 2026-09-28
 £23.50 £14.00 £9.50
Edinburgh Zoo
Verified: 2026-09-28
 £30.00 £22.50 £7.50
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Verified: 2026-09-28
 £22.00 £11.00 £11.00
Royal Yacht Britannia
Verified: 2026-09-28
 £21.00 £10.50 £10.50

Student rates

Attraction Adult price Concession price You save
Royal Yacht Britannia
Verified: 2026-09-28
 £21.00 £16.00 £5.00

Prices are each attraction's own official adult admission vs. its stated concession rate — not a city-pass price. Eligibility (exact age range, valid ID, sometimes a citizenship/residency condition) is set by each venue; check before you visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Do kids need a city pass in Edinburgh?
Not necessarily. Many of Edinburgh's major sights already charge children a separate, lower admission price directly at the gate (see the table above) — a saving a city pass price doesn't add to, since pass pricing doesn't change by age. Work out what your group would pay in individual concession tickets first, then compare that total to the pass price, rather than assuming the pass is automatically the better deal for a family.
Are Edinburgh's senior and student discounts open to everyone, or only local/EU visitors?
It varies by attraction — some senior/student rates are open to any visitor with valid ID, others restrict them further. This page lists the price each attraction states; check the specific eligibility condition on the attraction's own official page (linked from each attraction's guide) before assuming you qualify.