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Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age.There has been a royal castle on the rock since the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633.
In the 19th century Craigcrook was the home of Lord Jeffrey, editor of the Edinburgh Review. The building was extended in the 19th century, by architect William Henry Playfair. [6] It was converted to offices in the 20th century, and in March 2014 it was being offered for sale. [7] Category A listed building. [6] Craiglockhart Castle: Tower house
Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is three miles (4.8 km) south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar . The Preston family of Craigmillar, the local feudal barons , began building the castle in the late 14th century and building works continued through the ...
The castle represents Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh's principal landmark.The crest, an anchor, represents the Lord Provost's position as Admiral of the Firth of Forth.The dexter supporter, a "woman richly attired with her hair hanging over her shoulders" represents the fact that Edinburgh Castle was historically known as the "Castle of the Maidens" probably due to it being used to protect ...
Castle Rock (Scottish Gaelic: Creag a' Chaisteil, Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈkʰʲɾʲekˈaˈxaʃtʰʲɪl]) is a volcanic plug in the middle of Edinburgh upon which Edinburgh Castle sits. The rock is estimated to have formed some 350 million years ago during the early Carboniferous period.
A painted ceiling from the tower survives in the care of Historic Scotland at Edinburgh; [5] it is planned to be put on public display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. [6] It includes cinquefoil motifs and probably commemorates the marriage of Sir Robert Drummond, who became laird in 1619, to a Hamilton heiress. [ 7 ]
Edinburgh, showing Arthur's Seat, one of the earliest known sites of human habitation in the area. While the area around modern-day Edinburgh has been inhabited for thousands of years, [1] the history of Edinburgh as a definite settlement can be traced to the early Middle Ages when a hillfort was established in the area, most likely on the Castle Rock.
St Margaret's Chapel, in Edinburgh Castle, is the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, Scotland. [1] An example of Romanesque architecture , it is a category A listed building . [ 2 ] It was constructed in the 12th century, but fell into disuse after the Reformation.