Edinburgh Castle

12th century1103UK (Scotland)

CountryUK (Scotland)

RegionEdinburgh

Period12th century

Year Built1103

About Edinburgh Castle

Built on an extinct volcano at the top of the Royal Mile. Has been besieged 26 times, making it the most besieged place in Britain. Home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. The One OClock Gun has fired daily since 1861 except Sundays.

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