• 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Today, visitors to Edinburgh Castle can explore the castle’s history through a series of guided tours and exhibitions.
  • Edinburgh Castle is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.
  • 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.
  • Edinburgh is one of Europe's most haunted cities, boasting a large number of ghost stories, many of which are set in and around Edinburgh Castle.
  • 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 you visit the city of Edinburgh, you can’t help but notice the magnificent castle sitting atop its rocky base, also known as castle rock Edinburgh.