Edinburgh may not be the largest of capital cities but it certainly is one of the most impressive. A walk along Princess Street is dominated by the view of Edinburgh castle.
It sits atop an extinct volcano, Castle Rock. The site has been occupied for about 3 thousand years and became a royal castle in the 12th century.
Its theme is certainly very military where it houses some regimental museums, the National War Museum of Scotland, the Scottish Crown Jewels and, of course, is the site of the Edinburgh Miltary Tattoo which takes place in the Esplanade infront of the Castle every August.
It sits atop an extinct volcano, Castle Rock. The site has been occupied for about 3 thousand years and became a royal castle in the 12th century.
Its theme is certainly very military where it houses some regimental museums, the National War Museum of Scotland, the Scottish Crown Jewels and, of course, is the site of the Edinburgh Miltary Tattoo which takes place in the Esplanade infront of the Castle every August.
To walk along Pricess Street and gaze up at the Castle is one of the great city walks that you could do. If you find yourself in Edinburgh then take some time out and go for a stroll around the centre. You will definitely be impressed by the skyline, and above all the great rocky outcrop topped by this impressive castle.
http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Castle#Military_Tattoo
http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Castle#Military_Tattoo
