Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most popular attractions. From the side it seems as if the castle, standing on a rock, hovers over the city. It was created as a fortress and used by various military forces. The castle is at the top of the famous Royal Mile - this street leads down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Edinburgh was the residence of the Scottish kings from the 12th century. He has many times witnessed conflicts between England and Scotland. Inside the castle there is the Stone of Destiny or the Skunk Stone, a sacred relic on which monarchs have been crowned for many centuries.

The history of the castle is long and diverse. It is a history of conquests, sieges, betrayals, struggle for independence, treaties, destruction and recreated. Here there were kings and the first noble state, here, during the Second World War, a prison for prisoners of German Luftwaffe pilots was equipped.

In addition, the tourists are shown spacious halls of the castle, historical museums and a chapel. From the observation deck offers a wonderful view of Edinburgh. Every day, a gun fires from the fortress walls of the castle - a traditional shot at one o'clock in the afternoon.

Edinburgh Castle is also an excellent decoration for the annual festival of military orchestras. Also here are the celebrations for the New Year. The walls of the castle are lit by the lights of beautiful fireworks. And in Edinburgh, the saga of the magician Harry Potter was shot

Address: EH1 2NG, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Castlehill

Work time: April 1 - September 30: 9:30 - 18:00 , October 1 - March 31: 9:30 - 17:00.

Entrance: 16 GBP, children (5 - 15 years): 9, 60 GBP, retired: 12, 80 GBP, under 5 years old: free of charge.

Edinburgh Castle, panorama

Ed Nburg Castle

Portculis Gate, Edinburgh Castle

Interior of the Main Hall, Edinburgh Castle

Chapel of St. Maragrita, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Palace, Edinburgh Castle