Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is the soul of this city. Climbing the castle, you feel like traveling back to the Middle Ages. The ancient walls and black ancient cannons all tell of the smoke of war. Standing on the top of the castle, you can overlook the city scenery of Edinburgh, with red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky.

Edinburgh Castle is worth a visit. It is an important symbol of Scotland and Edinburgh. It is located on the top of the Castle Rock in Edinburgh. It is very obvious and can be seen from every corner of the city center. It is 120 meters above sea level and you can overlook the whole city of Edinburgh from above.

A fascinating blend of history, architecture, and scenery—Edinburgh Castle is a cornerstone of any trip to Scotland. Highly recommended for history lovers, families, and anyone wanting to dive into the heart of Scottish identity.

Arriving at Edinburgh Castle, a large number of tourists flocked to this must-visit attraction in Edinburgh, with a curved snake queue at the entrance of the ticket office. We were following the team into the scenic spot because we were using the Scottish Pass, so we didn't waste much time. After entering the castle, you will pay cash to rent a guide with Chinese explanation, adult 3.5, and elderly over 60 years old 2.5. Many tourist attractions in the UK have similar discounts such as tickets for elderly over 60 years old. Wearing a guide in order of attractions, you can start your tour with detailed explanations and viewing the scenery. Edinburgh Castle is a great place to overlook the entire city of Edinburgh above the Highlands. The castle, which dates back to the 6th century AD, stands on an extinct volcano in the heart of the city and once existed as a royal residence, military fortress and prison. It is a witness to Scottish history and is now included in the World Heritage Site. During our tour, we saw the city scenery of the Scottish capital from different angles, the whole city is dominated by the color, the tall buildings, the towering clock tower, the sea in the distance, the streets at foot, from the breadth and depth can be pleasing to the eye. Edinburgh Castle covers a large area, worthy of the title of Scotland's first castle, into the castle, in addition to the crowded head, and the rich exhibits in the room are impressive. During the listening process, we lined up to visit the Scottish Light Exhibition Hall, where the crown, sceptre and sword make visitors prefer to queue for half an hour to see its true appearance. We are no exception to wait in line, and photography is strictly prohibited after entering the indoor exhibition hall. Inside the hall is a huge stone of destiny, a must-have for the Scottish king, and the stone has a legend of exile. There is also a humble chapel in Edinburgh Castle, the building known as St Margaret's Chapel, but it is Scotland's oldest building. There is also the National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle, the Cavalry Guard Museum, the Scottish Legion Museum and the War Museum. Because of the time relationship, we all entered it and watched the flowers, so it was almost 13 o'clock when the tour was about to step out of the castle. Unexpectedly, the entire castle square is crowded at this moment, people are looking in one direction, and there are many people holding cameras, as if waiting for an upcoming moment. We suddenly thought of the old tradition of hearing of the hour-time of a cannon at Edinburgh Castle at 13:00 every day, and so we hurried to find a place to watch, and before we stood still, a huge cannon sounded, so that the quiet tourists began to tumult and dispersed immediately after the people. For a time, the castle square was as lively as the assembly disbanded, and we also walked out of the castle with the flow of people.

"Lonely Planet" said that Edinburgh is one of the cutest and most suitable for human living on the planet, but it is said that Edinburgh's night is more suitable for ghosts to live... The cold in the morning can only be described by mouthing fairy spirit, legs to Edinburgh Castle, here can be comparable to the gloom of the Tower of London! Dark clouds, drizzle, wind gusts, dog graveyards, dungeons, memorial halls for fallen soldiers... Still a mysterious and inviolable place! There is a "Scottish Light" exhibition in the castle, the display of the stone of fate and the celebration treasures of the Scottish royal family. In short, there is no way to enjoy the full audio guide carefully, except souvenir shop, Scottish wool scarf can be bought~

Visited so many castles in the UK, they all seemed the same but each was special! The weather was particularly bad on the day I went, but I still had a great time. After entering, we participated in a free explanation, listened to the guide to give a general introduction to the history of each building inside, and some small anecdotes. Then we went into the interior to visit, which mainly introduced the history of the Scottish royal family, and the honor of the Scottish royal family. The decoration inside is very special and the introduction to Queen Mary also left me very impressed! It is definitely worth visiting!!

It rained on the day I went to Edinburgh and the weather was cold, like this in the Scottish Highlands, but it did not weaken us to play Edinburgh. The castle is very British and the location is very good. I have to say that the British are still very good at protecting historical sites. The cannon is especially recommended, it is very special, and every city wall hole is a scenic line. You must visit the street outside the castle. The street behavior art in Britain is really good and interesting. Each palace in the castle also has its own characteristics, interestingly their explanation is not a rigid introduction of the narrator, but a live performance.

Going to Edinburgh can feel the wind and rain of hundreds of years, still standing on the hill, whether it is summer or autumn, it is unfortunate to encounter a cloudy day, but in the cold wind, in Edinburgh's cloudy world, but can make people feel more deeply Edinburgh Castle It is recommended to buy the official issued Historic Scotland Explorer Pass tourist attraction pass, the minimum is 29 pounds for 3 days, and the pass can be used to visit 78 attractions managed by the Scottish Heritage Bureau for free, which is very cost-effective. (Example: Edinburgh Castle 16, Stirling Castle 14, Urquhart Castle 7.9 Pound, Stirling Castle 14, these are included.) Book tickets online in advance, there is a Chinese voice guide to rent. Each store has a Chinese clerk, very convenient!