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Edinburgh Castle Collection (#4)

"Edinburgh Castle: A Majestic Icon of Scotland's Rich History" Perched atop a volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle stands as a majestic symbol of Scotland's vibrant past

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle from Grasmarket, Scotland. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios

Edinburgh Castle from Grasmarket, Scotland. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
Edinburgh Castle from Grasmarket, Scotland. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Queen Victorias first visit to Scotland, 1842: Inspecting Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle

Queen Victorias first visit to Scotland, 1842: Inspecting Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle, (1901). Victoria is shown the six-tonne siege gun

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: For Scotlands Fallen - Scottish National War Memorial

For Scotlands Fallen - Scottish National War Memorial. The Shrine with seven stained-glass windows and a Casket containing the names of the Fallen, c1948

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle, c1948. Creator: Unknown

Edinburgh Castle, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh Castle, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle, from the Kings Mews, 1825, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Edinburgh Castle, from the Kings Mews, 1825, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh Castle, from the Kings Mews, 1825, (1890). Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, there have been 26 sieges in its 1100-year-old history

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: The Room in Edinburgh Castle in Which James VI. Was Born, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Room in Edinburgh Castle in Which James VI. Was Born, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Room in Edinburgh Castle in Which James VI. Was Born, 1890. King James VI of Scotland was born at Edinburgh Castle on 19 June 1566. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh, from Calton Hill, S. W. to the Castle, over old burial ground, Scotland, 1902

Edinburgh, from Calton Hill, S. W. to the Castle, over old burial ground, Scotland, 1902
Edinburgh, from Calton Hill, S.W. to the Castle, over old burial ground, Scotland, 1902. In the foreground is Calton Jail, with Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock in the distance. Stereocard

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh (From the Calton Hill), early-mid 19th century. Creator: William Home Lizars

Edinburgh (From the Calton Hill), early-mid 19th century. Creator: William Home Lizars
Edinburgh (From the Calton Hill), early-mid 19th century. View of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland, with Princes Street on the right and the Castle in the distance

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Creator: Unknown

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Highland regiment on parade outside the Castle. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes. [The Werner Company of Chicago, 1894]

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: The Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Creator: Unknown

The Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1894. The Magne Camere or Great Hall, constructed in 1434, where in 1437 James II of Scotland was proclaimed King

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Kitty Brunell and her MG Magna on Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh, RSAC Scottish Rally, 1932

Kitty Brunell and her MG Magna on Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh, RSAC Scottish Rally, 1932
Place: Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh. R.S.A.C. Scottish Rally. Date: 4-9.7.32

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh, from Calton Hill, 1829. Artist: William Daniell

Edinburgh, from Calton Hill, 1829. Artist: William Daniell
Edinburgh, from Calton Hill, 1829. Looking along Princes Street with Edinburgh Castle in the distance. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle, 1910. Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Edinburgh Castle, 1910. Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Edinburgh Castle, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle, 1843, (1845). Artist: John Jackson

Edinburgh Castle, 1843, (1845). Artist: John Jackson
Edinburgh Castle. 1843, (1845). Site occupied since the late Bronze Age; buildings of present castle date from the 12th to 21st centuries

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle, c1880

Edinburgh Castle, c1880. Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh. It was the site of sieges

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: The Grass Market, Edinburgh, 1859. Artist: Charles Cousen

The Grass Market, Edinburgh, 1859. Artist: Charles Cousen
The Grass Market, Edinburgh, 1859. Hstoric market place on Newbygging street in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854)

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Banqueting Hall, Edinburgh Castle, c1930

Banqueting Hall, Edinburgh Castle, c1930. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. There has been a royal castle on Castle Rock since the reign of David I in the 12th century

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: The Interior Quadrangle of the Castle, Edinburgh, c1829. Artist: J Hinchliff

The Interior Quadrangle of the Castle, Edinburgh, c1829. Artist: J Hinchliff
The Interior Quadrangle of the Castle, Edinburgh: Showing the door leading to the apartment where Q. Mary was confined, also the room where the regalia was discovered, c1829

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: St. Johns Chapel, St. Cuthberts Church, and New Barracks, 1829. Artist: WH Bond

St. Johns Chapel, St. Cuthberts Church, and New Barracks, 1829. Artist: WH Bond
St. Johns Chapel, St. Cuthberts Church, and New Barracks, 1829. After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792-1864). From Athens, displayed in a series of views; or

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh: From Which the New Town was Built, 1829

The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh: From Which the New Town was Built, 1829. Artist: W Wallis
The Stone Quarries, Craigleith, near Edinburgh: From Which the New Town was Built, 1829. Located two miles north-west of Edinburgh city centre, Craigleith Quarry was active for over 300 years

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: View of the National Gallery of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, c1945

View of the National Gallery of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, c1945. From The Studio Volume 130. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1945]

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: The Regalia of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, 19th or 20th century

The Regalia of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, 19th or 20th century. The Crown, Sceptre and Sword of State of Scotland, which have been on public display since 1819

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: The Castle and Ross Fountain, Edinburgh, 1924-1926. Artist: Alfred Hind Robinson

The Castle and Ross Fountain, Edinburgh, 1924-1926. Artist: Alfred Hind Robinson
The Castle and Ross Fountain, Edinburgh, 1924-1926. The ancient stronghold of Castle Rock, an outcrop of volcanic rock, has been fortified since 900 AD

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle in the snow, from Princes Street Gardens, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: W Reid

Edinburgh Castle in the snow, from Princes Street Gardens, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: W Reid
Edinburgh Castle in the snow, from Princes Street Gardens, Scotland, 1924-1926. The ancient stronghold of Castle Rock, an outcrop of volcanic rock, has been fortified since 900 AD

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle and National Gallery, Edinburgh, early 20th century

Edinburgh Castle and National Gallery, Edinburgh, early 20th century

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle as seen from The Vennel, 1911-1912

Edinburgh Castle as seen from The Vennel, 1911-1912. From Edinburgh Revisited, by James Bond. Plate taken from Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh Castle, c1535-1570 (1843). Artist: J Jackson

Edinburgh Castle, c1535-1570 (1843). Artist: J Jackson
Edinburgh Castle, c1535-1570 (1843). An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh, Scotland, 20th century

Edinburgh, Scotland, 20th century

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: August - Idees Napoliennes, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank

August - Idees Napoliennes, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
August - Idees Napoliennes, 19th century

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Edinburgh and Scotts Monument, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard

Edinburgh and Scotts Monument, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Edinburgh and Scotts Monument, late 19th century. Monument to Sir Walter Scott (centre) and the Castle (left). Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: View of Edinburgh Castle, from the Grey Friars Church Yard, 18th century

View of Edinburgh Castle, from the Grey Friars Church Yard, 18th century

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Looking across from Arthurs Seat to Edinburgh Castle and city in the distance at dusk; Edinburgh

Looking across from Arthurs Seat to Edinburgh Castle and city in the distance at dusk; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Looking across from Arthurs Seat to Edinburgh Castle and city at dusk; Edinburgh, Scotland

Looking across from Arthurs Seat to Edinburgh Castle and city at dusk; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Mons Meg, a medieval bombard located in Edinburgh Castle, Castle Rock, Edinburgh, Scotland

Mons Meg, a medieval bombard located in Edinburgh Castle, Castle Rock, Edinburgh, Scotland, seen here in the 19th century

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Dugald Stewart Monument, Edinburgh Castle, Balmoral Hotel and Scott Monument, Edinburgh, Scotland

Dugald Stewart Monument, Edinburgh Castle, Balmoral Hotel and Scott Monument, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Background imageEdinburgh Castle Collection: Statue of Earl Haig, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Statue of Earl Haig, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom




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"Edinburgh Castle: A Majestic Icon of Scotland's Rich History" Perched atop a volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle stands as a majestic symbol of Scotland's vibrant past. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Lothian, this historic fortress has witnessed centuries of triumphs and tribulations. From its strategic position, the castle offers breathtaking views that stretch across the city skyline towards Arthurs Seat – an ancient volcano turned lush parkland. As dusk settles over Edinburgh, the castle illuminates alongside the Waverley Hotel clock tower, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates both locals and visitors alike. Stepping inside this architectural marvel reveals hidden treasures such as St. Margarets Chapel with its exquisite stained glass windows dating back to medieval times. Built between 1124 and 1153, it serves as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and religious devotion. Surrounding the castle are enchanting gardens where tranquility meets history. Here, visitors can wander amidst meticulously manicured landscapes while admiring water fountains that add an element of serenity to this grand fortress. Beyond its walls lies Grassmarket – a bustling square offering stunning vistas against a backdrop of charming buildings from different eras. The National Gallery proudly stands nearby, showcasing masterpieces from renowned artists while harmoniously coexisting with the castle's timeless presence. As one explores New Town – an area recognized by UNESCO for its exceptional Georgian architecture – it becomes evident how seamlessly modernity intertwines with tradition in this captivating cityscape. Edinburgh Castle is not merely bricks and mortar; it embodies Scotland's resilience throughout history. It represents unity among diverse cultures within Europe and reminds us all why we should cherish our heritage for generations to come.