- The earliest known settlement in Edinburgh was located at Castle Rock, the enormous rock formation that rises up in the middle of the 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.
- Being a perfect family outing, most visitors want to know what to expect at Edinburgh Castle before planning their trip.
- 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.
- In the summer, mainstream musicians, like Rod Stewart and the Proclaimers, take over Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for outdoor Castle Concerts.
- Archway within Edinburgh Castle. The majority of buildings in the castle are from the c17-c18th, when it was reborn as a military garrison.
- Today, visitors to Edinburgh Castle can explore the castle’s history through a series of guided tours and exhibitions.
- Edinburgh Castle opens at 9:30 am. Arrive by 9 am to be at the front of the line. By 9:15 the line starts growing, and by opening time, it can be very, very long.
- The castle was abandoned for twenty years. 1335 – Once again the castle is taken by the English 1341 – Edinburgh Castle was reclaimed by Sir William Douglas.
- May 25, 2018 - The ancient castle sitting atop an extinct volcano in Edinburgh, Scotland. See more ideas about edinburgh castle, edinburgh, scotland.