Here's how to listen to Edinburgh Castle's new audio guide featuring Ian Rankin and The Proclaimers

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have put Edinburgh Castle's newly-produced audio guide featuring local heroes Ian Rankin and The Proclaimers online - for a limited time only.

The world-famous visitor attraction may be closed right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, but you can still find everything you need to know about the historic fortress from the comfort of your own home.

The audio guide features an all-star cast that also includes Game of Thrones author George RR Martin and Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan, who played the title role in the big budget film Mary Queen of Scots.

Introduced by broadcasters Sally Magnusson and Eddie Mair, the audio guide, which would normally be available to visitors during tours, tells the history of the Castle and explains how the iconic One O'clock Gun became an Edinburgh institution.

Edinburgh Castle is among the UK's most popular tourist attractions.

A post on the Castle's Facebook page reads: "We know you are missing the Castle as much as we are.

"So for a limited time we are very excited that our brand new audio guide will be available online. Enjoy the Castle's history for the comfort of your own home."

A spokesperson for Historic Environment Scotland said: “Through the audio guides, it’s great to be able to offer people a virtual taste of Edinburgh Castle while it remains closed to visitors due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

“These guides provide a fantastic way for people to enjoy heritage at home until we look forward to welcoming them back in person.”

You can download the audio guide here.

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