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General description: Edinburgh Castle

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Edinburgh Castle stands tall and proud in the center of Edinburgh. It is not a cosy castle but rather a strong, stoic symbol of Scottish endurance in their many battles - mainly against the English.
 
History, Jewels and Destiny
You really must visit this castle. The chapel dates from the 12th century, and the main buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. Inside the walls you will find the Scottish National War Museum, Scotland's crown jewels and the "Stone of Destiny".
 
One o'clock Gun
The One o'clock gun fires every day at one o'clock (except Sundays) from the Edinburgh Castle. It started in 1861 when it was used as a signal for the shipping in the Port of Leith on the Firth of Fourth. Now it is a signal for the sales assistants on Princes street to say it's lunch time and a tourist attraction for the people who flock to the castle every day to watch the master gunner set it off.
 
Visiting Edinburgh Castle
To reach Edinburgh Castle you just follow the Royal Mile to the top. Even if you don't plan to go inside the Castle it's still a great place to come to view the City. From here you have a view of Princes Street, Princes Street Gardens, the Meadows and the rest of Edinburgh's urban environment.

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• Opening Hours
  
• Daily 9:30am - 6pm (5pm in Winter)
  
• Ticket Prices
  
• Adult: £15
  
• Child: £8.50
  
• Concession: £12
  
• Child under 5: FREE
• Audio guides cost extra
  
• Website: http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk, http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/

Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG

 The crowning symbol of Scotland's capital.

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