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There should be no shortage of Edinburgh hotels close to this attraction. With the exception of the Tower Of London, Edinburgh Castle has to be one of the most popularly visited ancient monuments in the United Kingdom. Over 1 million visitors flock to this remarkable Scottish fortress and former royal residence every year situated in the dramatic landscape of Edinburgh, situated on an extinct volcano between sea and hills. Panoramic views, formidable battlements, stately halls, royal apartments and an impressive collection of weapons and armour await all who go.
Edinburgh Castle is also the home of the One O'Clock Gun which is fired every day except Sunday at precisely 1.00pm and to the Royal apartments which include a tiny room in which Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to the boy who was to become King James VI of Scotland and James 1 of England upon the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603.
Within the Castle precincts there is St. Margaret's Chapel, a small Norman enclosure that has been standing intact for more than 900 years - the oldest building in all Edinburgh - that has withstood several attempts to raze the castle because of its religious significance.
Open all year seven days a week adult admission is around the £10.00 mark with child admission as little as £2.00 at time of writing (Nov’ 2004)
Other features include: The 'Honours of the Kingdom' exhibition telling the story of Scotland's Crown Jewels - saved from Cromwell to become some of the oldest surviving regalia in Europe / Stone of Destiny - taken to Westminster Abbey in 1296 and returned to Scotland 700 years later/ The giant medieval siege cannon Mons Meg, once again standing proudly on the castle ramparts /The magnificent Laich Hall /The National War Museum of Scotland/Café/Visitor centre.
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More photos and descriptions are available
using the links below.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
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