• () Although it's not quite the oldest castle in Scotland — this honor goes to Argyll's — Edinburgh Castle is certainly the country's most famous fortress.
  • Edinburgh Castle is one of the city’s most important tourist attractions. To see all its highlights, you’ll need several hours, but it's definitely worthwhile.
  • Edinburgh Castle is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.
  • Edinburgh Castle - one of the highlights of 12 Most Beautiful Castles in the UK and 12 Best Things to Do in Edinburgh (Read all about Edinburgh here).
  • How old is Edinburgh Castle? ... Opening times, admission fees and other visitor information can be found on the Edinburgh Castle website.
  • And to explore such a phenomenal structure to the core, let this handy guide reveal the best of what Edinburgh Castle has in store for you!
  • A mighty fortress, the defender of the nation and a world-famous visitor attraction – Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline for centuries.
  • Perched on the top of volcanic rock high above the city, the centuries-old castle is an important landmark of Edinburgh's skyline.
  • 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.
  • Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most famous stronghold, one of the U.K.’s most iconic medieval courts and one of the most fortified castles in all of Europe.