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Learn about the ancient origins, sieges, royal residents and treasures of Edinburgh Castle, one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. Explore the castle's defences, buildings and stories from prehistory to the present day.
- The Castle
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- The Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633.
21 de abr. de 2024 · Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, stronghold that was once the residence of Scottish monarchs and now serves mostly as a museum. It stands 443 feet (135 metres) above sea level and overlooks the city of Edinburgh from a volcanic crag called Castle Rock. Edinburgh Castle: St. Margaret, stained glass.
- Early History
- The Medieval Castle
- The Early Modern Castle
- The Castle Today
Perched on a volcanic rocky outcrop with sheer cliffs on three sides, Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of the capital city of Scotland. Occupation of the site stretches back to the Bronze Age, and archaeological excavations have revealed the cliff top was artificially levelled c. 900 BCE. In the 1st and 2nd century CE, during the Iron Age, th...
Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1046-1093) was, as the second wife of Malcolm III (r. 1058-1093), the queen of Scotland from 1070 until her death in November 1093. Her reign and contribution to the spread of Roman Catholicism in her kingdom were commemorated in the Norman chapel built at Edinburgh Castle, today the oldest original part of the fortre...
James IV used the castle as a royal residence, but its role as a fortress was not completely forgotten, the king utilising it as a repository of the kingdom’s artillery pieces. King James also added a new Great Hall to the castle (completed c. 1510), and this then hosted the Scottish parliament. The Great Hall endured a checkered history over the c...
Edinburgh Castle today is, with well over one million annual visitors, Scotland’s most popular tourist destination. Besides being an impressive monument in itself with every stone steeped in history, the castle is also the home of the National War Museum and three regimental museums. As part of the city of Edinburgh, the castle is designated by UNE...
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21 de mar. de 2024 · Explore Edinburgh Castle, a world-famous icon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its history, see the crown jewels, the One o'Clock Gun and more.
16 de abr. de 2021 · Learn about the history of Edinburgh Castle, a medieval fortress and royal residence that has witnessed many wars and sieges. Explore its attractions, such as the Scottish National War Memorial, the Mons Meg cannon and the Crown Room.
