- May 25, 2018 - The ancient castle sitting atop an extinct volcano in Edinburgh, Scotland. See more ideas about edinburgh castle, edinburgh, scotland.
- The castle is located at Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. The nearest railway station is Waverley. You will only walk a short distance to the castle.
- Today, visitors to Edinburgh Castle can explore the castle’s history through a series of guided tours and exhibitions.
- As an integral part of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site, this centuries-old castle nestles within what’s known as the Old Town of the capital city.
- Visible from just about anywhere in the city, Edinburgh Castle is perched on Castle Rock, a huge volcanic rock that overlooks the Scottish capital.
- 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.
- () 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 situated on Castle Rock in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Castle Rock formed after a volcano erupted over 340 million years ago.
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- We visited the castle on our stay in Edinburgh. It was extremely busy the day we went, due to the fact that the castle had been closed the previous 2 days.