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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

Scotland

Historic County: Midlothian

Circa Date: 12th century core w/16th, 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: No (Other)

This house has been used for TV and Film

A 1778 engraving of the castle, as seen from Grey Friars Churchyard, from "The Copper Plate Magazine"

The Castle from Johnston Terrace from a circa 1911 postcard

The Castle from Princes Street Gardens from a circa 1911 postcard

The Castle from the South Ramparts from a circa 1911 postcard

The Castle from the northeast from a circa 1911 postcard

The Castle esplanade from a circa 1919 postcard

The Castle's East Facade from a circa 1911 postcard

  • Collections: The Castle's collection includes the Scottish crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny.

  • House Listed: Category A

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "A History of Britain" (2000 - TV documentary series). "Greyfriars Bobby" (2005). "Death Defying Acts" (2007). "The Lost King" (2022).

  • Current Ownership Type: Historic Environment Scotland

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01312-259-846

    Fax: 01312-204-733

    Website: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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