What areas of Edinburgh Castle are occupied or used by (a) the Ministry of Defence and (b) the British Army and whether any rent is paid or…

The army occupy the following areas:the Barrack Block (offices and accommodation);a large majority of the Governor's House with use of the Governor's Garden (Officer's Mess and Governor's official residence); the Gatehouse south wing (Guard accommodation);the Gunner's Hut, andthe new Piping School (administration and stores).The Ministry of Defence provide supporting clerical and administrative staff to the army personnel based at Edinburgh Castle.There are also two Regimental Museums which occupy part of the Barrack Block, the upper floor of the old Military Prison and the old Drill Hall.No payment is made for use of the buildings.