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Edinburgh - The Hub

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:54:48 +0000

Edinburgh Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:31:10 +0000

Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century. With a population of around 525,000, it is the second largest city in Scotland after Glasgow.

The city is a cultural centre, and is the home of institutions including the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Castle Rock is of volcanic origin. Archaeological excavations have revealed traces of settlement dating back to around the 9th century BC.

It is assumed that a fort was built on Castle Rock in the 7th century. The first documented mention of Edinburgh Castle is found in a chronicle written in the 14th century, in which a castle in Edinburgh is mentioned in connection with the death of King Malcolm III in 1093. The oldest surviving building, St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the beginning of the 12th century.

It was not until 1314 that the castle was conquered for the Scots by Robert the Bruce's nephew. The castle was then deliberately destroyed, fell to the English again in 1335 and was retaken in 1341 by Sir William Douglas and his Scots. During the Scottish Wars of Independence (1296-1357), it was repeatedly conquered by English troops and recaptured by Scottish troops, as a result of which the existing building fabric was largely destroyed.

David II, Bruce's son, finally had the fortress rebuilt. After his death, kingship passed to the Stuarts (Stewarts), under whose rule the castle became one of the most important royal castles in Scotland. Mary Stuart, the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I of England, also resided here before she was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle in 1567 and forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son James VI.

Edinburgh - Royal Mile

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 21:23:27 +0000

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Edinburgh - Boer War memorial

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 22:28:59 +0000

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Edinburgh Sunrise

nobody@ipernity.com (David York) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:19:12 +0000

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Edinburgh Castle in the snow

nobody@ipernity.com (David York) — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:42:06 +0000

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Edinburgh Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Guido Werner) — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:46:47 +0000

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Edinburgh is the capital city and with about 500.000 inhabitants the second largest city of Scotland.

This photo shows Edinburgh Castle located at the Castle Rock in the centre of Edinburgh. It is one of the most famous attractions in Edinburgh and belongs to the world heritage site in Edinburghs New and Old town.

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nobody@ipernity.com (Guido Werner) — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:44:22 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (Guido Werner) — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:42:00 +0000

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Edinburgh - Grassmarket

nobody@ipernity.com (Guido Werner) — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:45:47 +0000

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Edinburgh is the capital city and with about 500.000 inhabitants the second largest city of Scotland.

This photo was taken at Grassmarket from the top deck during a city tour by bus. In the background there is the Edinburgh Castle.

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nobody@ipernity.com (Guido Werner) — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 21:54:33 +0000

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Edinburgh is the capital city and with about 500.000 inhabitants the second largest city of Scotland.

This photo taken from Princes Street in the New Town shows Edinburgh Castle.

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nobody@ipernity.com (Guido Werner) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:26:24 +0000

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The Royal Edinburg Military Tattoo. The Audience Gathers 14th August 2018

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Drury) — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:33:03 +0000

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in the capital of Scotland. The event is held each August as part of the Edinburgh Festival.

Massed Pipes & Drums Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo 13th August 2012

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Drury) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:33:14 +0000

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