Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
One O'Clock Gun
In or near Edinburgh.
One O'Clock Gun — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Clint Mann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
One O'Clock Gun is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The One o'Clock Gun is a historic time signal fired daily from Edinburgh Castle, originally established in 1861. It attracts crowds who gather to witness the spectacle, as the sound resonates across the city. The current gun, a 105mm field gun, has been in use since 2001.
Place summary
The One O'Clock Gun is located in central Scotland. This historic time signal has been fired daily from Edinburgh Castle since the 19th century, serving to mark the hour for the city.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9492, -3.2008
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 1pm; closed Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day
- Official site
- www.edinburghcastle.scot
Sources
- osm: node/505014479 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is One O'Clock Gun?
- One O'Clock Gun is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
- What is One O'Clock Gun?
- One O'Clock Gun — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to One O'Clock Gun?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NG.
- Is One O'Clock Gun free to visit?
- Yes, One O'Clock Gun is free to enter.
- How do I get to One O'Clock Gun?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG.