- Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK.
- Edinburgh Castle, towering atop Castle Rock, has served Scotland for centuries, at one time or another acting as a fortress, royal residence, seat of government...
- Visible from just about anywhere in the city, Edinburgh Castle is perched on Castle Rock, a huge volcanic rock that overlooks the Scottish capital.
- Our Edinburgh Castle tickets are the easiest way to visit the historic fortress. The ticket includes instant confirmation and skip-the-line access...
- 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!
- Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most famous stronghold, one of the U.K.’s most iconic medieval courts and one of the most fortified castles in all of Europe.
- May 25, 2018 - The ancient castle sitting atop an extinct volcano in Edinburgh, Scotland. See more ideas about edinburgh castle, edinburgh, scotland.
- In the case of Edinburgh, the castle stands on the crag (A) with the Royal Mile extending along the tail (B).
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- 5. King David I built the first version of Edinburgh Castle
- 11. Edinburgh Castle became a monument because of a prison break
- Edinburgh Castle is a famous royal castle in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated on the massive Castle Rock, part of an ancient extinct volcano.