What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
The castle was originally built by King David I of Scotland in the 12th century and has been held by various royal and military authorities throughout its history. It is important as a historic and cultural landmark, symbolizing Scotland's medieval heritage and serving as a major tourist attraction and official residence.
Places near here
Edinburgh Castle, New BarracksBarracks (17th Century) · 13 yd
Governor's HouseHeritage attraction · 18 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Governor's HouseHouse (18th Century) · 26 yd
New BarracksHeritage attraction · 27 yd
Edinburgh Castle in SilhouetteCastle, fort or tower · 31 yd
Scaffolding on Edinburgh CastleCastle, fort or tower · 31 yd
Earl HaigMemorial · 59 yd
Edinburgh, Johnston TerraceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 90 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 99 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 114 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 142 yd
Edinburgh, Princes Street GardensPictish Symbol Stone (pictish) · 157 ydOther information
Photo: Dave Hitchborne · CC BY-SA 2.0