Edinburgh castle

Dublin Core

Title

Edinburgh castle

Description

Since the 12th century and the reign of David I, there has been a royal castle on the rock overlooking the area that is now Edinburgh, but the site has been occupied since the Bronze Age.
It has been the location of many conflicts throughout its history, playing key roles in the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Jacobite rebellion.
Today, the castle is one of Scotland's most visited tourist attractions, with over two million visitors in 2017.
It plays host to many events, notably including the Military Tattoo during the annual Edinburgh Festival in the summertime.
Above is a 360º drone video, but the link provides a more in depth look at the fortress.
This tour is a Google-powered set of 360º photographs that allow the viewer to navigate the fortress and and 'walk' through it.
Accessibility note: All areas of the castle are accessed from a 350m long, sloped route. This route is cobbled and so can be a steep, uneven surface. There are stairs to some areas of the castle, but many have ramp access - such as the Great Hall, the National War Museum, and St Margaret's Chapel.

Source

toursites

Type

Museum

Identifier

3762

Spatial Coverage

current,55.9485947,-3.1999135;

Museum Item Type Metadata

Heritage Type

Cultural Heritage Site

Prim Media

3644

Address

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

Citation

“Edinburgh castle,” Digital Open Doors, accessed November 5, 2024, https://ddo.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/3830.

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