What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle was built in the 12th century, with significant fortifications added over subsequent centuries by the Scottish crown. It is important as a historic military stronghold, royal residence, and a symbol of Scotland's history and national identity.
Places near here
Panorama from the Castle, Edinburgh - 4 of 4Castle, fort or tower · 34 yd
The Forth Bridge from Edinburgh CastleCastle, fort or tower · 39 yd
Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 90 yd
72nd Highlanders MemorialMemorial · 118 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 135 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Castle WallTown Wall (period Unassigned), Wall (period Unassigned) · 138 yd
Edinburgh, 3 - 10 Ramsay GardenHouse (19th Century), House (18th Century), Tenement (19th Century) · 138 yd
78th Highlanders MemorialMemorial · 141 yd
GatehouseHeritage attraction · 154 yd
Forewall BatteryHeritage attraction · 155 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 170 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 214 ydOther information
Photo: Mike Beeson · CC BY-SA 2.0