- Edinburgh Castle is one of the most famous castles in the world; it towers above Scotland’s capital from its seat upon Castle Rock.
- 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.
- 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.
- Walter Scott is one of the best-known Scottish writers; his monument stands in the Princes Street Gardens in full view of Edinburgh Castle.
- Archway within Edinburgh Castle. The majority of buildings in the castle are from the c17-c18th, when it was reborn as a military garrison.
- Our Edinburgh Castle tickets are the easiest way to visit the historic fortress. The ticket includes instant confirmation and skip-the-line access...
- 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).
- Visible from just about anywhere in the city, Edinburgh Castle is perched on Castle Rock, a huge volcanic rock that overlooks the Scottish capital.
- Edinburgh Castle is Scotland's most-visited attraction. Dominating the city skyline, the castle sits on Castle Rock at the upper end of the Royal Mile.
- As one of the most important landmarks in Scotland, there is a lot that can be said about this Castle. Here are the Top 10 Facts about the Edinburgh Castle.