Overlooking the city perched on the basalt core of an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is a collection of buildings that date from the 12th century to the 20th century.
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| View from the lower road - seating for the Edinburgh tattoo is being erected in the forecourt. |
The entrance gate
Naturally the soldiers guard the palace..
Filming a Ryder Cup promo; in the rain.
On Sundays, no one o'clock gun. |
| Argyle Battery. |
The Palace is where Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI and where the stone of Destiny and Crown Jewels are displayed.
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| View of the city towards the old town |
There are lots of swords and armory on display. It was the meeting place of the Scottish parliament until 1639.
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| The open-timber ceiling was recently restored |
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| Sue with the latest in castle rainwear |
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| St Margaret's chapel is the oldest building - 12th century |
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| Hurry up - it's wet. |
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| The stained glass depicts Malcolm III's saintly Queen to whom the chapel is dedicated. |
The chapel was probably built by her son, David I in the early 12th century.
So here is Mons Meg. Made in Belgium in 1449 and given to James II as a gift. It was used in battles against the Douglas family in Threave Castle on the River Dee in 1455, then later by James IV in a battle in Norham Castle in England. After exploding during a salute to the duke of York in 1682, it was kept in the Tower of London until it was returned to Edinburgh in 1829 at the request of Sir Walter Scott.
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| The Golden Mile and the spires of St Giles Cathedral |
An amazing place - too much to take in in a single visit, nevertheless most enlightening and stimulating.
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