- A mighty fortress, the defender of the nation and a world-famous visitor attraction – Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline for centuries.
- This castle is a must if you are in Edinburgh. It is more of a military defense castle than the standard king/queen castle one may expect.
- 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—with its fortress walls, cobbled promenades, and winding stone steps—has loomed over Scotland 's capital city for more than 1,000 years.
- Visible from just about anywhere in the city, Edinburgh Castle is perched on Castle Rock, a huge volcanic rock that overlooks the Scottish capital.
- In the summer, mainstream musicians, like Rod Stewart and the Proclaimers, take over Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for outdoor Castle Concerts.
- No such action has been seen at Edinburgh castle since. The castle now serves as a military station and is home to the Scottish National War Memorial.
- One of the most exciting areas in Edinburgh Castle is the Crown Room, where you can see The Honours of Scotland; the crown, the sceptre, and the sword.
- The earliest known settlement in Edinburgh was located at Castle Rock, the enormous rock formation that rises up in the middle of the city.
- 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!