Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle rises in the center of the capital of Scotland at an altitude of 135 meters above sea point. It was built on the top of the forever asleep volcano Castle Rock. The appearance of the castle is shrouded in legends and secrets, causing many disputes among scientists. Over one of the versions in the 11th century, a hunting lodge was built by King Malcolm with his wife Margaret. Over the years, the house expanded to a real fortress.

For several centuries, the castle was upset, constantly changing its appearance. In honor of Queen Margaret, a chapel was erected, which is the oldest building preserved to this day.

The castle was strengthened in the 18th century by the construction of towers designed to repel the assault with artillery. Inconsistency with Edinburgh Castle arose due to the encirclement of the territory on three sides with sheer cliffs. The only road on the east side was in sight and shot well from the towers. No wonder almost no one dared to storm the castle-fortress.

Further. after the battles ended, the castle’s apartments served as a barracks, a prison where criminals sat. But after 49 prisoners escaped from the building, the prison was moved to another place, and the castle became a museum. Since 1830, the fortress has been available for visiting tourists. The castle was also a prison during the Second World War, where German prisoners of war were held hostage.

Since the 19th century, when Walter Scott promoted the entire Scottish and found a hidden Scottish crown in the walls of the palace, interest in architectural construction was revived, and the castle itself became a symbol of Scotland.

Edinburgh's main street – Royal Mile, which is famous for its unusual beauty, leads to the castle.

Before entering the palace there is a guard, its change occurs every hour.

Nowadays, the museum complex includes the palace itself, where the jewelry of the royal dynasty, the Museum of the Scottish combined forces, the Scottish Memorial dedicated to military operations and the chapel of St. Margarita are stored. The majestic Edinburgh Castle stores the symbols of the kings of Scotland – Stone of Fate, the crown of Scotland and other royal regalia. A watch gun is equipped, from which every day a shot is fired at exactly one hour.

The premises are also shared among themselves by the headquarters of the Scottish Division, the Royal Scottish Regimental Headquarters and the Royal Scottish Dragun Guard.

Every year, at the end of August, an impressive parade of military orchestras takes place here. On New Year's holidays, the sky above the castle is illuminated by festive fireworks. Every year, the rich history and beauty of Edinburgh Castle attracts tens of thousands of tourists.