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Edinburgh Castle
The brooding black crags of Castle Rock, rising above the
western end of Princes St, are the very reason for Edin-
burgh's existence. This rocky hill was the most easily de-
fended hilltop on the invasion route between England and
central Scotland. The castle last saw military action in
1745; from then until the 1920s it served as the British
army's main base in Scotland. Today it is one of Scotland's
most atmospheric and popular tourist attractions.
OFFLINE MAP
, A3
adult/child incl audioguide
£16/9.60
9.30am-6pm Apr-Sep, to
5pm Oct-Mar
23, 27, 41 or 42
