What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Hospital Square, Statue of Earl Haig as Statue (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 first established in the 12th century, strategically built on an ancient volcanic rock to control the surrounding region and serve as a royal and military stronghold. It remains one of Scotland's most iconic and significant landmarks, symbolizing the nation's history and resilience.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Earl HaigMemorial · 3 yd
Edinburgh Castle on the day of the Make Poverty History MarchCastle, fort or tower · 13 yd
National War MuseumMuseum · 13 yd
Scaffolding on Edinburgh CastleCastle, fort or tower · 29 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Governor's HouseHouse (18th Century) · 45 yd
Governor's HouseHeritage attraction · 54 yd
Edinburgh Castle, New BarracksBarracks (17th Century) · 55 yd
Edinburgh, Princes Street GardensPictish Symbol Stone (pictish) · 99 yd
Edinburgh, West Princes Street Gardens, West FootbridgeFootbridge (period Unassigned) · 128 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 137 yd
Edinburgh, Johnston TerraceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 146 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 166 yd