What is recorded here
Interior of the Castle, Edinburgh is a castle, fort or tower in City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Perhaps its chambers held breath and shadow long before stone walls cooled. Maybe its rooms still carry the weight of forgotten hands and quiet storms.
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