
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle, Queen Mary's Room as Outbuilding (15th 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, including Queen Mary's Room, was originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland in the 12th century, with significant development occurring during the 15th century. It is important as a historic and symbolic stronghold, and Queen Mary's Room is associated with Mary, Queen of Scots, who used the castle as a residence and military base in the 16th century.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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