What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle as Buckle (copper Alloy)(19th Century), Button (copper Alloy)(19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Edinburgh Castle was originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland, with its earliest recorded mention in the 12th century, and it has been held by successive Scottish monarchs and later the British government. It is important as a historic military stronghold, royal residence, and a symbol of Scottish national identity.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Edinburgh, Castle Terrace, Castle Terrace Car ParkCar Park (20th Century) · 59 yd
Edinburgh, King's BridgeRoad Bridge (19th Century) · 69 yd
Edinburgh Farmers' MarketHeritage attraction · 72 yd
New BarracksHeritage attraction · 109 yd
Edinburgh Castle from the National Museum of ScotlandCastle, fort or tower · 109 yd
Edinburgh, Johnston TerraceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 109 yd
Weekly Farmers' Market at Castle TerraceCastle, fort or tower · 118 yd
Earl HaigMemorial · 148 yd
Edinburgh, Lothian Road, Usher HallConcert Hall (20th Century) · 179 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Edinburgh, King's Stables Road, King's StablesAbattoir (19th Century), Stable(s) (19th Century) · 191 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 199 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 211 ydOther information
Photo: kim traynor · CC BY-SA 2.0