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Edinburgh Castle from the South

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Edinburgh Castle from the South
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Edinburgh Castle from the South is a castle, fort or tower in City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Perhaps the southern approach reveals a shadowed jaw of stone where northern views show only a roof. Maybe the castle wears two faces, one for visitors and one for the city it overlookes.
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 a symbol of Scottish heritage and resilience.

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Photo: Sarah Charlesworth · CC BY-SA 2.0