Thanks to these recreations you can learn about the way of life of all the prisoners who were captured during the battles and imprisoned in the cellars of the castle. The Stone of Destiny is the place on which all Scottish kings were crowned. In the exhibition of the Crown Jewels, along with other objects such as the crown, the scepter or the sword of the State, is this valuable symbol. Now done as a tourist attraction, it was formerly the way sailors and villagers had to synchronize their watches and tell the time. One o'clock canyonĪs the name suggests, every day except Sundays this cannon is fired at one o'clock. If you are traveling with wheeled carts it is best to go up the slopes surrounding the fortress, but be sure to admire the views from the Grand Staircase.
This is the main access point to the castle and consists of 70 steps. St Margaret's Chapel| ©Christoph Strässler The Grand Staircase
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You will receive an email which will serve as your voucher (you will not have to wait in line at the ticket office and you will go directly with the guide and the rest of the group) with instructions on how to meet your guide in the vicinity of Edinburgh Castle. To book your place online simply indicate the day you would like to take the tour and the language (available in German, English and Spanish). The guided tour lasts about an hour and a half (once finished you can continue exploring Edinburgh Castle at your own pace in more detail if you wish). Your expert guide will explain them all to you. Booking a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle is the best option if you are looking for a hands-on tour where you are sure not to miss anything and where you can learn about the history of Scotland by putting what you are seeing into context.Įdinburgh Castle witnessed great events such as the birth of the son of Queen Mary of Scots or different battles and sieges that forged the history of the country.
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