What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle was built by the Kingdom of Scotland, with construction beginning in the 12th century, and it has been held by various Scottish monarchs and military leaders over the centuries. It is important as a historic fortress, symbol of Scottish heritage, and a key site in the nation's military and political history.
Places near here
Edinburgh Castle, St Margaret's ChapelChapel (12th Century) · 9 yd
Scottish National War MemorialVisitor information · 14 yd
Mons MegHeritage attraction · 18 yd
Edinburgh Castle from the SouthCastle, fort or tower · 22 yd
Edinburgh Castle through Glass Marbles at the College of ArtCastle, fort or tower · 22 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Mons MegCannon (15th Century) · 23 yd
Forewall BatteryHeritage attraction · 31 yd
Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo Store and Coal YardBastion (16th Century), Burial(s) (17th Century) · 52 yd
Castle RockMountain / peak · 66 yd
Princes Street GardensButton (brass)(period Unassigned), Musket Ball(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery(s) (medieval), Unidentified Pottery(s) (post Medieval) · 93 yd
Earl HaigMemorial · 122 yd
72nd Highlanders MemorialMemorial · 126 ydOther information
Photo: Mike Pennington · CC BY-SA 2.0