What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Lang Stairs as Staircase (19th 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, Lang Stairs is part of the historic Edinburgh Castle complex, which was originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland, with significant development occurring from the 12th century onwards. It is important as a key component of one of Scotland's most iconic and strategically significant castles, 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
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Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 85 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 97 yd
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Photo: kim traynor · CC BY-SA 2.0