What is recorded here

Edinburgh Castle, Esplanade, the King's Own Scottish Borderers Plaque stands as a 20th Century war memorial on the castle esplanade. Brass or stone may be cool to the touch, but the names upon it belong to men who stopped returning home. The castle above watches still, while the plaque below holds the absent boys in plain sight.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Esplanade, the King's Own Scottish Borderers Plaque as Plaque (20th Century), War Memorial (20th Century). 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 is a historic fortress in Scotland, originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland in the 12th century, with major expansions by various Scottish monarchs over the following centuries. It is of national significance as a symbol of Scottish heritage, a key military stronghold, and a site of major historical events, including the Wars of Scottish Independence.

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