- Castle Rock (Scottish Gaelic: Creag a' Chaisteil, IPA:[ˈkʰʲɾʲekˈaˈxaʃtʰʲɪl]) is a volcanic plug in the middle of Edinburgh upon which Edinburgh Castle sits.
- Perched atop the volcanic Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle is not just a monument but a living testimony to Scotland’s turbulent yet fascinating history.
- Today, Castle Rock still serves as a vital landmark in Edinburgh. It is an attraction that resonates with visitors and locals alike.
- Castle Rock, a volcanic plug formed in the Carboniferous period (340 million years), towers above Edinburgh’s Old Town and West Princes Street Gardens...
- In this post, find out how Castle Rock in Edinburgh was formed and the history behind it. Plus, the best places to view and take photos of this iconic Edinburgh...
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- Edinburgh Castle perches on top of the appropriately-named Castle Rock in the very heart of the city.
- The dominating rock on which Edinburgh castle stands is around 340 million years old, the product of a long extinct volcano.
- Castle Rock is a classic “crag-and-tail” glacial feature, with Edinburgh Castle sitting on the “crag” whilst the Royal Mile leading up to it has been built on the “tail”.