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Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. Creator: Smyth
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Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Edinburgh Castle, from the Corn Exchange, in the Grassmarket, 1860. The castle...consists of a series of irregular fortifications, and although, before the invention of gunpowder, it might be considered impregnable, it is now a place of more apparent than real strength. It can be approached only upon the eastern side. The other three sides are very precipitous; some parts...being more than perpendicular. Its elevation is 383 feet above the level of the sea, and from various parts of the fortifications a magnificent view of the surrounding country may be obtained. It contains accommodation for 2000 soldiers, and its armoury affords space for 30, 000 stand of arms...The architectural effect of the castle has been much marred by a clumsy pile of barracks on its western side...In the earlier periods of Scottish history this fortress experienced the vicissitudes common to the times, and was frequently taken and retaken by various conflicting parties'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress and iconic symbol of Scotland's rich past, stands proudly against the backdrop of the Grassmarket in this 1860 photograph by Smyth. Perched atop a craggy outcrop, the castle's imposing silhouette rises 383 feet above the sea level, offering a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding countryside. The castle's fortifications, a series of irregular structures, once held the reputation of being impregnable before the advent of gunpowder. Its approachability is limited to the eastern side, while the other three sides boast steep, precipitous cliffs, some exceeding perpendicular angles. With capacity to house 2000 soldiers and an armory accommodating 30,000 stand of arms, the castle served as a formidable military stronghold. The architectural charm of the castle has, however, been somewhat diminished by the addition of a clumsy barracks structure on its western side. The castle has borne witness to the tumultuous times of Scottish history, frequently changing hands among various conflicting parties. This photograph, published in the esteemed "Illustrated London News" in 1860, captures the essence of Edinburgh Castle as it stood in the mid-19th century, a testament to Scotland's storied past and a beacon of its proud heritage.
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