Several of Edinburgh's top tours make stops at the castle ... the Great Hall and the vaults that once held prisoners of war (located under the Great Hall). If you hear a loud crack at 1 p.m ...

The Vaults showcase some of the finest Scotch ... You can find the Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile, right next to Edinburgh Castle and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

Day 10: Mark Steel, Danielle Ward and a night out on the town in Edinburgh Day 11: Susan Calman, BBC New Comedy Award winner Jethro Bradley and Richard Gadd Day 12: Andy Zaltzman, a thwarted ...