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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle looks over the city of Edinburgh from its perch on top of an extinct volcano. The oldest building in Edinburgh and its most popular tourist attraction, the castle has served both as fortress and royal residence. Today, it houses the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg (a massive 15th-century bombard), as well as the headquarters of the British Army’s Scottish Division and a permanent exhibition which depicts the history of Scotland. The castle has had a rich and colourful history, withstanding numerous attacks from Oliver Cromwell’s Roundheads in 1650, and William and Mary’s army in 1689. It was also the birthplace of James VI of Scotland (who became James I of England in 1603), who was born to Mary Queen of Scots in a tiny room in the Royal Residence in 1566. Every day, except Sunday and Bank Holidays, the one o’clock gun is fired from the castle, and for three weeks in August, the annual Military Tattoo takes place in the Castle Esplanade.
Contact Addresses
Edinburgh Castle, Castle Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Tel: (0131) 225 9846
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Transportation
Air: Edinburgh Airport. Rail: Train: Waverley Station. Road: Bus: Public services.
Tourist Information
Visit Scotland
23 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP, UK
Tel: (0131) 332 2433. Fax: (0131) 315 4545 (information) or 343 1513 (general enquiries). E-mail: info@stb.gov.uk
Website: www.visitscotland.com
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United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Contact Addresses
Tel: (0131) 225 9846
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Transportation
Tourist Information
23 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP, UK
Tel: (0131) 332 2433. Fax: (0131) 315 4545 (information) or 343 1513 (general enquiries). E-mail: info@stb.gov.uk
Website: www.visitscotland.com
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