Edinburgh Castle, Castle Wall

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Castle Wall as Town Wall (period Unassigned), Wall (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Edinburgh Castle was originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland, with its earliest recorded mention dating to the 12th century, and it has been held by various Scottish monarchs and military leaders throughout its history. It is important as a historic and symbolic stronghold, dominating the Edinburgh skyline and serving as a key military and royal site for centuries.