The castle of Edinbourgh was built from the 12th century onwards and became the official residence of the Scottish royalty until James VI of Scotland became…
The castle is located on top of a volcanic rock.
Main gate of the castle.
Second gate.
The dog cemetery.
Bagpipe player.
At 1pm every day, a canon shot is fired.
St Margaret's chapel, 12th century, oldest building in the castle. Built by king David I whose mother died in 1093 became a saint in 1251.
Scottish national war memorial, 1927. Names of all Scottish people who died in wars are kept in this shrine.
Laich hall, 1617. Outer reception room and dining chamber for king James VI.
Laich hall.
Queen Ann building, ca. 1710. Site of the royal gunhouse.
Great hall, 1503-1513. Built for king James IV for ceremonial occasions.
The weapons are on loan from the royal armouries in the Tower of London.