Edinburgh Castle

The fortress dominating the skyline, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.

Our plan

Arrive between 10:30 and 11:00 AM. Go directly to the scanning point during your time slot -- no need to queue at the ticket office.

The story

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 the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as a military garrison. Its importance as a part of Scotland's national heritage was recognised increasingly from the early 19th century onwards, and various restoration programmes have been carried out since the middle of the 19th century.

From Wikipedia: Edinburgh Castle · photo via Wikimedia Commons