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Edinburgh Castle from the National Museum of Scotland

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Edinburgh Castle from the National Museum of Scotland
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Edinburgh Castle from the National Museum of Scotland is a castle, fort or tower in City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Perhaps stones and shadows still hold the shape of hands that climbed them. Maybe the wind carries voices from rooms no longer built. Imagine a chamber where forgotten people argued, laughed or bled before leaving the world behind.
A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle was originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland in the 12th century, with significant fortifications added over subsequent centuries, including during the reign of David I. It is important as a historic military stronghold, royal residence, and symbol of Scottish heritage and resilience.

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Photo: Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0