Edinburgh Castle

Fantastic! The castle was obviously one of my major destinations in Edinburgh, especially since you can see it from nearly everywhere in the city! But I also wanted to go for another reason that not many people know about.In the 1600's King James IV granted Sir William Alexander the land in North America between New England and Newfoundland. It was called "New Scotland", which is now Nova Scotia (and is where i'm from!). In order to promote settlement of the land in the new world baronets had to "take sasine" by symbolically receiving land and stone from the land where they would be Baron. Because Nova Scotia was so far away, a small square of land outside of the castle was declared Nova Scotian territory for this purpose and the law has never been repealed so it's still considered part of Nova Scotia to this day. So being there really was like being at home!

The annual performance by the Scottish pipers is worth seeing... a real throwback into history. The road leading up is all cobblestone and the tours are interesting. There is something intriguing about a man in a skirt! There is the usual accoutrement of shops selling tartan and scottish memorabilia. If you want some warm woollen stuff this is the place to find them. Holyrood House is worth seeing too... Mary Queen of Scots lived there and that tour is very interesting... this house is more beautiful but the castle isn't without its charms.

Beautiful place to see, LOVED walking through the place where Mary Queen of Scots once roamed. The shooting of the cannon is also quite fun and one day I hope to go back and see the Tattoo in August.

AWSOME!!! I went to Europe during high school and stopped here on the trip. I fell in love with this place and would definately recommend this to anyone and I would go back in a heartbeat!!

Loved this castle! If it wasn't mentioned, it was the inspiration for Hogwarts. I loved wandering through the castle grounds. Great view of the city from the castle!

Not the best castle in Scotland,but one of the best placed and nice to visit during Edinburgh sightseeing or holidays. Great view from the top of the castle.

Jeden z najlepszych i piękniejszych punktów widokowych miasta. Można zobaczyć z niego cały Edinburgh, oczywiście morze, no i mój ulubiony park:)

The castle is wonderful, with beautiful view of the whole city. An excellent point where to start a journey in that wonderful Scottish city.

The lookout is amazing from the castle walls. I enjoyed seeing all the cannons. They have a great place to eat as well.

Really amazing castle, where you can see great Scotch guards in kilts!!! One of the greatest monuments in Scotland.

Incredibly cool and so beautiful! Above Edinburgh in the center, it rules over the city...

The castle is beatiful. Coming to see the Edinburgh  Tattoo is a must!

Great view of all of Edinburgh, and over the Firth of Forth

much to see and to explore. wonderful view in all directions.

Great view and feeling if you're on top of Edinburgh.

A visit here takes one back to the Middle Ages.

Absolutely breath taking!! A must see!

It was amaizing! And the weather was wonderful!

Go for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August.

The most beautifull panorama scenery in UK

Full of history!

It is really nice and worth to go there!

The castle makes the city very unique

Breathtaking views of the city.

beautyful art, scenery, and history

Book your ticket in advance!!!

It is awesome. Totally worth

Edinburgh Castle was amazing

It's very nice...Wallace