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 and symbol of Scottish heritage, dominating the skyline of Edinburgh for over 1,000 years.
Places near here
Governor's HouseHeritage attraction · 14 yd
St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh CastleCastle, fort or tower · 15 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Governor's HouseHouse (18th Century) · 17 yd
Interior of the Castle, EdinburghCastle, fort or tower · 31 yd
Inside St Margaret's Chapel, EdinburghChurch, cross or graveyard · 39 yd
National War MuseumMuseum · 52 yd
Earl HaigMemorial · 60 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 77 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 105 yd
Edinburgh, Johnston TerraceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 109 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 117 yd
Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 154 ydOther information
Photo: Callum Black · CC BY-SA 2.0