What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh Castle as Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. 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 known stone structure dating to the 12th century, and it has been held by various Scottish monarchs and rulers throughout history. It is important as a historic military stronghold, a royal residence, and a symbol of Scottish heritage and resilience.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Inside St Margaret's Chapel, EdinburghChurch, cross or graveyard · 11 yd
Edinburgh Castle from the SouthCastle, fort or tower · 15 yd
Edinburgh Castle through Glass Marbles at the College of ArtCastle, fort or tower · 15 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Mons MegCannon (15th Century) · 17 yd
Mons MegHeritage attraction · 20 yd
Argyle BatteryHeritage attraction · 34 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 48 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 84 yd
Earl HaigMemorial · 88 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 90 yd
Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 119 yd
Edinburgh, Johnston TerraceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 124 ydOther information
Photo: Martin Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0