What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle as Settlement (period Unassigned). 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 early fortifications dating back to at least the 12th century. It is important as a historic military stronghold, royal residence, and 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 in SilhouetteCastle, fort or tower · 1 yd
Governor's HouseHeritage attraction · 14 yd
St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh CastleCastle, fort or tower · 15 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Governor's HouseHouse (18th Century) · 17 yd
Inside St Margaret's Chapel, EdinburghChurch, cross or graveyard · 39 yd
National War MuseumMuseum · 52 yd
Earl HaigMemorial · 60 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 77 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 105 yd
Edinburgh, Johnston TerraceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 109 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 117 yd
Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 154 ydOther information
Photo: Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0