The Edinburgh Dungeon

A permanent display at the Edinburgh Dungeon that brings the grimmer episodes of the Scottish capital's past to life through live actors, staged sets and underground rides.

The Edinburgh Dungeon takes visitors beneath the city to explore its darker history, presented as a series of staged scenes rather than a conventional display of objects. Live actors perform within spooky sets and tell stories tied to Edinburgh's past, while state-of-the-art special effects add to each scene.

The attraction is made up of several shows and two underground rides, and the whole experience is described as 360-degree, so the scenes and the rides form one continuous visit. The rides are set below street level, which places the journey itself within the story of the city's past.

The Edinburgh Dungeon is aimed at families, with rides and shows designed for the whole group. It is a permanent display, so it offers a different way into the city's history from the castle and the other traditional sights.