Edinburgh Castle is a fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland !!! Human habitation of the site is dated back as far as the 9th century BC, although the nature of early settlement is not clear. As one of the most important fortresses in the Kingdom of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle was involved in many historical conflicts, from the Wars of Scottish Independence ...
Although Edinburgh Castle is formally owned by the Ministry of Defence of Scotland but most of the castle is now in the care of Historic Scotland and it is Scotland's most-visited paid tourist attraction.
Edinburgh - Castle and train station !!!
The garrison left in the 1920s, but there is still a military presence at the castle... Military is largely ceremonial and administrative and including a number of regimental museums. It is the backdrop to the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo and has become a recognizable symbol of Edinburgh and of Scotland.
Another view of Edinburgh City from Royal Castle touching skylines...
Inside Edinbugh Castle with some barracks on the left !!!!
Inside Edinburgh Castle
Chapel inside Edinbugh Castle...
People walking inside Inside Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle - Mons Meg
Mons Meg is a medieval super-gun now located at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. There are varied views about it's origins, but it appears from the accounts of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy that it was made to his order around 1449 and sent as a gift 8 years later to King James II of Scotland, with other artillery supplies... This is picked from Wikipedia !
Edinburgh Castle - Walking on the streets..
View of Edinburgh city from Castle...
St. Margaret's Chapel inside Edinburgh Castle - One on the oldest sections of this Castle !!!
St. Margaret's Chapel in inside Edinburgh Castle of Scotland and it's the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, Scotland. An example of Romanesque architecture, it is a Category A listed building.
Legend had it that St. Margaret worshiped in this small chapel, but recent research indicates that it was built at the beginning of the 12th century by her fourth son who became King David in 1124. The building has been restored and the interior presents much the same appearance as it did when first in use.
Legend had it that St. Margaret worshiped in this small chapel, but recent research indicates that it was built at the beginning of the 12th century by her fourth son who became King David in 1124. The building has been restored and the interior presents much the same appearance as it did when first in use.
Some colorful paintings form St. Margaret's Chapel inside Edinburgh Castle - One on the oldest sections of this Castle
Half Moon Battery and David's Tower...
The Half Moon Battery, which remains a prominent feature on the east side of the castle, was built as part of the reconstruction works...
Edinburgh Castle - Canons on the outer walls of this Castle
View of Edinburgh City from Castle ...
Oldest building in the castle, and in Edinburgh, is the small St. Margaret's Chapel ...
Oldest building in the castle, and in Edinburgh- small St. Margaret's Chapel
The Royal Palace in Crown Squarea
There are clear Directions about the places inside Edinburgh Castle - Royal Apartments, Great Hall etc
The Royal Palace comprises the former royal apartments which were the residence of the later Stewart monarchs. It was begun in the mid 15th century and it originally communicated with David's Tower.
The Royal Palace in Crown Square - Inside Edinburgh Castle ... A closer look !!!
Flag inside Edinburgh Castle ...
There are lots of cannons on outer walls of Edinburgh Castle from where whole city is clearly visible ... Since it's situated on height, these areas give wonderful view of Edinburgh City !!!
The Scottish National War Memorial inside Edinburgh Castle - Scotland by Ashish ...
The Scottish National War Memorial is located inside Edinburgh Castle and commemorates Scottish soldiers... It's for those serving with Scottish regiments, who died in the two world wars and in more recent conflicts. The monument was formally opened in 1927. It is housed in a redeveloped barrack block in Crown Square, at the heart of the castle, and incorporates numerous monuments.
Inside Edinburgh Castle - People walking in Relaxed mode ...
Canon areas inside Edinburgh Castle - Scotland Travel Photo Journey by Ashish ...
A View of Edinburgh City from Castle of Edinburgh ...
Beautiful Edinburgh City with nice view to the water-body in background...
Architecture of Edinburgh City and Castle is really lovable... n would want to click photographs of such places again in future..
Tourists looking at the map to ensure that they don't miss anything inside the castle. Also it helps to know which are main attractions which must be visited and which others can be compromised as per available time...
Beautiful buildings around Royal Mile in Edinburgh city !!!
The Royal Mile is a succession of streets which form the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Part of the Royal mile inside Edinburgh city of Scotland ...
The Royal Mile is approximately one Scots mile long and runs between two foci of history in Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Castle Rock down to Holyrood Abbey. The streets which make up the Royal Mile are (west to east) Castle Esplanade, Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand. The Royal Mile is Edinburgh Old Town's busiest tourist street...
Edinburgh Castle is huge as you might have got an idea from all these photographs.. See the size of people roaming around and building around... This photograph must be helpful in setting right perspective about buildings inside Castle !!!
Camera Obscura at Edinburgh City of Scotland ...
The camera obscura is an optical device that projects an image of its surroundings on a screen. It is used in drawing and for entertainment, and was one of the inventions that led to photography. The device consists of a box or room with a hole in one side. Light from an external scene passes through the hole and strikes a surface inside where it is reproduced, upside-down, but with color and perspective preserved. The image can be projected onto paper, and can then be traced to produce a highly accurate representation.