Information for groups visiting The King's Gallery, Edinburgh
Whether your group is interested in a special or private visit, or just wants a truly magnificent experience visiting one of the royal residences, our team can help you get the most out of your visit. We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 or more, and group-only products designed to enrich your experience at the official residences of The King.
Group prices and book tickets
The Edwardians: Age of Elegance for Groups
Prices for group leaders and guides
Subject to availability, Blue Badge members of the Scottish Tourist Guide Association (STGA) enjoy free entry. To gain free admission Blue Badge Guides should go to the visitor entrance and show either their Blue Badge or an STGA photo identification badge, both of which are issued officially by the STGA.
All unauthorised guides and tour leaders must be included as part of a group booking.
Group Visits & Private Tours 2026
Browse our Group Visits & Private Tours brochure for details of our full programme for groups in 2026
Download the brochureGroup bookings & payments
Groups can reserve and book tickets on our website or by calling the Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7321. Please note that a £2.00 transaction fee is applied to all telephone bookings.
Pre-booked group tickets must be paid for by credit card or company cheque with two signatures 30 days before the day of the visit, or at the time of booking when done within 30 days of the visit date. On-the-day group visits must be paid for by credit card.
We accept the following credit cards:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Switch/Maestro
Company cheques should be made payable to 'Royal Collection Enterprises Limited'.
Coach parking
Coach set-down and pick-up and limited coach parking is available on a first-come first-serve basis next to the Palace, accessible via Abbeyhill. Coach drivers must remain with the vehicle for the duration of the visit and are respectfully asked to switch off their engines when stationary.
Please note that coach parking is limited only to groups seeking paid entry to the Palace or The King's Gallery. Alternative pay-and-display coach parking is available on nearby Regent Road.
Guiding in the Gallery
Guiding isn't allowed in The King's Gallery.
Visitors can enjoy a free multimedia tour, available in English only, at The King’s Gallery and can buy exhibition catalogues either in advance from our online shop or on the day of the visit.
