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Visit Edinburgh's famous castle for a great family day out, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg and One o’Clock Gun.
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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.
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Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. We recommend booking online for the best price and to guarantee entry. The Argyle Tower (which shows the 'Fight for the Castle' exhibition) is currently closed.
Perched on a volcanic plug, Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital city for centuries. Climb Castlehill to explore this mighty fortress and former royal residence, now a major part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. The castle is part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. The defender of the nation, it has dominated the skyline for centuries.
