This is Edinburgh's oldest building! #stmargaretschapel #edinburghcastle #edinburgh | Absolute History

Edinburgh Castle Experience: 🏰Pass by and admire the power of The Portcullis Gate constructed 450 years ago 🏰Climb Lang Stairs. They provide a direct route with 70 steps to the castle’s summit. They were the original entrance and an alternative route was created in the 1600s for moving heavy guns 🏰St. Margaret’s Chapel is the oldest building in the castle, built around 1130. It has plain exteriors but ornate original arches and stained glass windows inside 🏰Mons Meg is a six-tonne siege gun

Have you seen the Honours of Scotland on display at #EdinburghCastle? This week, they'll be formally presented to King Charles III at St Giles’ Cathedral as part of the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication. But you don't have to be in #Edinburgh to see Scotland's Crown jewels! You can take a closer look at the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword of State from anywhere in the world thanks to brand new digital scans from Historic Environment Scotland. | Historic Scotland

Edinburgh Castle has re-opened!

The hidden map of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle; fortress, Royal Palace, prison... for centuries it has welcomed soldiers, kings and queens – and even the odd pirate or two. Hidden gem: don't forget to check out the prisons. Tucked away next to the Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal regiment. Give us a follow for more Scottish adventures ✌️. . . . . #scotland #castles #visitscotland @edinburghcastle @historicscotland #travelscotland #edinburgh #edinburghlife #edimburgo #escocia #travel #explore #visitedinburgh #scottishh

Edinburgh Castle