Edinburgh Castle Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Edinburgh Castle is a symbol of Edinburgh and even the Scottish spirit. The castle is built on the top of a dead volcano at an altitude of 135 meters, with a slope on one side and cliffs on three sides. It can be seen from every corner of the center of Edinburgh. The museum in the castle displays various objects that record the military history of Scotland, Britain and Europe. The annual Edinburgh Military Drill is also held in front of Edinburgh Castle.

Attractions distribution:

Edinburgh Castle has a slope on one side and cliffs on three sides. Its easy-to-defend and difficult-to-attack terrain made it a royal fortress in the 6th century. Queen Margaret died here in 1093, and since then it has become an important royal residence and national administrative center. The castle was a royal castle of Scotland from the 12th to the 16th century. It became a military base in the 17th century and was later used as a national prison. Most of the castle's buildings were destroyed during the Long Siege in the 16th century, but a few buildings survived the siege, the most famous of which was the Castle of the 12th century, which was built in the early 12th century. St. Margaret's Chapel .

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Museum, Castle, Castle, Museum