Edinburgh Castle
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Culture
- Location
- Edinburgh City of
- Coordinates
- 55.94870, -3.20073
- Official website
- Visit official website
Visitor information
Opening information can change. Check the official website before visiting.
Nearby
Within 500m: 122 cafes, 0 restaurants, 262 businesses, 11 other places , 17 hotels
Within 1000m: 434 cafes, 0 restaurants, 866 businesses, 27 other places , 59 hotels
Within 2000m: 811 cafes, 0 restaurants, 1721 businesses, 53 other places , 114 hotels
Sources
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