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Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill

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Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill
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A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress dominating the Castle Rock, was originally built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD and later developed by the Kingdom of Scotland from the 12th century onwards. It is of major historical and cultural importance as a royal residence, military stronghold, and symbol of Scottish identity.

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Photo: Michael Batey · CC BY-SA 2.0