Edinburgh Castle - details
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Edinburgh Castle is Edinburgh's best known and most popular attraction and one of the most visited ancient monuments in Great Britain. It has breathtaking views of Edinburgh and tons to interest young and old alike - the Great Hall and Royal Apartments, the Crown Room, the Half Moon Battery, statues of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, and the Esplanade to name but a few. The Esplanade is also the venue of the world-renowned Military Tattoo, with its music, marching and historical re-enactments. The castle is home to Scotland's most famous cannon - a 15th-century monstrosity called Mons Meg, which is fired every day except Sundays, be warned, it's deafening! In a more somber corner of the castle is the Witches' Well where over 300 women were burned between 1492-1722. Check the website for seasonal timings.
Contact Details
- Address: Off Johnston Terrace, Lothian, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
- Phone: +44 131 225 9846
- Website: http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/
- Neighbourhood: Old Town
Other details
- Category: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing
- Opening hours: Mo to Su from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM
- Top pick: Yes
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It was very crowded, but the castle is quite beautiful. If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd go to Stirling Castle instead because it is very similar, with less crowds to have to deal with.
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