- Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.
- Archway within Edinburgh Castle. The majority of buildings in the castle are from the c17-c18th, when it was reborn as a military garrison.
- Edinburgh Castle in a Nutshell. ... Perched atop an ancient volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle stands as a testament to Scotland's rich and storied past.
- Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK.
- Edinburgh Castle is the one of the most definitive landmarks in the United Kingdom and the most popular paid-for tourist attraction in Scotland.
- Our Edinburgh Castle tickets are the easiest way to visit the historic fortress. The ticket includes instant confirmation and skip-the-line access...
- When the 1707 Act of Union joined Scotland and England, the Scottish Crown, Sceptre, and Sword were brought to Edinburgh Castle and locked in a heavy chest.
- May 25, 2018 - The ancient castle sitting atop an extinct volcano in Edinburgh, Scotland. See more ideas about edinburgh castle, edinburgh, scotland.
- The earliest known settlement in Edinburgh was located at Castle Rock, the enormous rock formation that rises up in the middle of the city.
- Mons Meg used to reside at the Tower of London but was returned to Edinburgh Castle in 1829 and today it’s one of the castle’s most popular attractions.