Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

...attractions I wanted to see, Edinburgh Castle needed no such introduction. So, full of excitement for my long overdue visit to the Scottish capital, I boarded a GNER train in London and arrived at the other end of the country (well, it seemed like it!) four and a half hours later. On exiting Edinburgh Waverley station onto the bridge one of the first things I saw was Edinburgh Castle, floodlit and standing proud and tall over the city. As Edinburgh's ...
...first people to settle in Edinburgh are thought to have based themselves around the area of the Castle. In the first decade of the 11th Century, despite the tendency for Scottish rulers to base themselves further North across the Forth, Malcolm III Canmore built his castle in Edinburgh and a chapel was built for his wife, Queen Margaret, which is still standing today. Over the centuries Edinburgh Castle became pivotal to the major events in Scottish ...

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Edinburgh Castle, built on the site of an extinct volcano, sits high on a steep cliff, dominating both the Old Town and New Town of the city. You can see it from just about anywhere, fascinating but foreboding in the daytime with its Traitor's Gate etched into the hillside (thus providing a mighty and fatal fall for all those who were thrown out of it onto the rocks below), and utterly beautiful at night-time when it is floodlit. The castle is Scotland's ...
...state of preservation, but also for its long and often bloody history. The castle dates from the 12th Century, but the land itself has been inhabited from 800 BC. It was the seat of Scottish Kings, but has also been occupied from the English, including Oliver Cromwell. Among many other notable events, it was the place where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to King James VI of Scotland and James I of England. Because of its strategic position, it ...

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Edinburgh is one of Europe's great capital cities. With its famous castle perched on a plug of volcanic rock, and the refined architecture of the eighteenth century New Town it uniquely combines rugged grandeur with genteel elegance. The arts Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of global visitors each July and August while its theatres, museums and galleries offer cultural riches throughout the year. This charismatic yet compact City offers an ...
...only visit one place in Edinburgh to capture its charms then I would have to recommend the Castle and the Royal Mile. This ancient cobbled street, located in the Old Town, begins with the fortress sited at the top on Castle Rock and sweeps downwards to finish at Holyrood Palace. Most of the castle buildings date from the 16th century, although a building has stood on this commanding location since at least the 9th century. At the very least it is ...

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...of an extinct volcanic outcrop Edinburgh Castle stands proudly, dominating the city skyline and offering fantastic views of Edinburgh and areas. Over the years the castle has seen a lot of history unfold and each Royal resident who occupied it modified or added to the original structure, so todays castle is an architectural mixture of Palace, Fortress, Barracks, Chapel and War Memorial..There are so many thing to see that a free CD - based audio ...
...but it booms out over Edinburgh every other day of the year. With the many sights on offer a camera is essential to capture the stunning views .A picture of Mons Meg the giant medieval siege gun seems to be high on everybody’s list. I f you are ready for a refreshment break the Edinburgh Castle Cafe at Mills Mount offers the ideal place for a reviving cuppa. There are also the usual souvenir shops the Castle Crown Jewel Shop, the Bookshop ...

elspeth334 07.05.2001 · Read full review
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When you first see Edinburgh Castle from the city streets it does not look like a traditional castle. However, as you walk up the steep roads, the approach to the castle entrance is very impressive. The ticket price does seem a bit expensive, as there is little indication as to what you will see for your money. But you should pay the money (£7 Adults, £2 Children) as the visit is worth every penny. When you enter the castle there is a choice of three ...
...the city of Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth and the surrounding area are spectacular. Remember to take your camera to capture these sights. If you are visiting Edinburgh and have 3 or 4 hours to spare, then do visit the castle. It is a visit you will remember. ...

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...landmark with the stature of Edinburgh Castle, standing atop it's extinct volcanic rock, and is crammed full of tacky little souvenir shops. I'm not saying that it shouldn't have souvenir shops, just that they're badly placed. What's wrong with putting them outside the castle?? The entry fee is around £6 per adult, which might seem a little expensive, but the size of the castle cannot be appreciated from the outside. I've been in twice, and it's ...
...is make your way into Edinburgh by bus or taxi. Outside of the castle leads you onto the Royal Mile and various shops selling souvenirs, whiskies and expensive cashmere garments. For the whisky connoisseur, I'd particularly recommend Royal Mile Whiskies, close to the castle. They have every type of Scotch you can think of and more besides. Last time I was there, they had a set of 4 whiskies, bottled in 1953, 54, 55 and 56. They were on sale as a ...

lyricalt 31.01.2001 · Read full review
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THE CITY ++++++++ Edinburgh is one of my favourite city. A RICH City. No wonder why it attracts tourists all the time. THE CASTLE +++++++++++ The magnificient appearance and the history of it makes it worth visiting. The view of the city from the castle is marvellous. MY EXPERIENCE ++++++++++++++ We had been to Edinburgh in the month of March 2007 for a weekend. It was an amazing experience. We booked the hop-on hop-off tour bus. It is worth ...
...We bought the Grand tour ticket which includes entry to Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia & Palace of Holyroodhouse and unlimited travel on the tour bus for 2 days. We paid around 35 pounds and it is worth. Since we booked the tickets online , we collected the actual ticket from the Bus station near Waverley Bridge. No waiting in Queue to get into Castle. Castle was the first place we visited in edinburgh. The external view is stunning and have it ...

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...as you walk out of Edinburgh station, you will see the castle loom over you from on high. It's an impressive sight. A visit to the castle is well rewarded with an in-depth look into Scottish history. With a reasonable entrance fee, you are given some headphones with commentaries and this provides useful information as you tour the castle and hear tales of the old Scottish Kings and Queens. Everything is much more modest than their English equivalents, ...
...for me, was to see the royal palace containing the Scottish Crown Jewels (older than their English equivalent) and the Stone of Scone, returned from Westminster in 1996. If you go to Edinburgh, this must be the first place to visit, as you will instantly feel the pride and tradition of the Scottish people's history. ...

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Trip to Edinburgh would not be complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle. The castle is on a steep hill. The City of Edinburgh grew out from the Castle rock, and the first houses in Edinburgh were built on the area in front of Edinburgh Castle , which is now known as the Lawnmarket, and then continued down the High Street and The Cannongate towards the Royal Palace of Holyrood House. I personally like the One O'Clock Gun in the castle. This is ...
...you want to go to Edinburgh Castle, I recommend you to go in as soon as it is opened because there are not so many tourists yet and you can have a good look around. Also, wear good walking shoes because the castle has uneven grounds and it is very steep up the hill. Conclusion: Even if you only have 3 hours in Edinburgh, you should definitely go to this castle. From the castle, you can get a very good view of Edinburgh. Opening times: 25th March ...

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The mighty Edinburgh Castle has dominated its surroundings majestically for centuries.For 3000 years tribal chiefs and sovereign kings have held sway from the castle rock.In the ancient times they called it "Din Eidyn" the stronghold of Eidyn,though who or what Eidyn was is a mystery (legend tells of a local giant called the Red Etin).By the 6th century AD,the rock was the forturess of Mynyddog the Magnificent,the king of Gododdin,the native British ...
...Abbey,he established towns such as Edinburgh and Cannongate,he built mints for the striking of coin,and he forced the pace on the feudalizing of Scotland.One thing is for sure -it was a boom time for the building industry,and alongside the new monastries,parish churches and towns arose the castles,the most potant symbol of the new order in Scotland. They included Edinburgh atop its rock.Nothing now remains of King Davids royal stronghold other than ...

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