Edinburgh Castle:

An icon of Scottish history and one of the United Kingdom’s biggest tourist attractions, the Edinburgh Castle is a monumental complex situated at the heart of the City. The Castle is located at Castle Rock and overlooks the City.

The Castle was built in a number of phases beginning from the late 11th Century. Fortifications including walls and guns were later added as the Castle became integral in the defense of Edinburgh. The Castle was home to the Scottish Army from the 17th century until 1923. The Castle is now managed by a special government agency known as Historic Scotland.

The Castle is now open to the public and is accessible all year round except during the Christmas and New Years festive season. Opening hours are usually between 9.30 am and 5 pm. Important attractions at the palace include; the Courtyard, St Margaret’s Chapel (the oldest surviving building in the castle) and the Great Hall.