Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
From series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
Among the historical landmarks of Edinburgh the old castle are mentioned above all. The Edinburgh Castle is one of the most famous in the world under the so-called 'ghost castles'. There are several ghosts living in the castle. As a legend tells, the bagpiper was disappeared a few centuries ago in the Burgkellern, whose ghost today some tourists during the excursion see. For more than 500 years the spirit of the headless drummer lived in the castle, whose appearance is unknown.
In the official documents, the castle on the summit of the castle rock was mentioned for the first time in 1129. After a series of archaeological researches, the scientists have established that the first settlements on the peak of the idle volcano were still founded in the 9th century BC. The first defense facility was built on the Barg more than 2,5 thousand years ago.
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ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 0.31 km (
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Car rental office: 'Europcar Edinburgh - Car Hire' is located in 0.67 km (
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Fuel station: 'Malthurst Barclay Place' in 0.99 km
Supermarket: 'Sainsburys' in 0.29 km
Parking: 'NCP Car Park' in 0.23 km
Apotheek: 'Boots' in 0.32 km
Police station: 'Police Information Centre' in 0.71 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Digby Trout Restaurant' in 0.06 km
Railway station: 'Princes Street' in 0.37 km
Nearest airports:
» Edinburgh Airport EDI - in 10 km
» RAF Leuchars Airport ADX - in 51 km
» Perth Airport PSL - in 55 km
» Dundee Airport DND - in 57 km
» Glasgow Airport GLA - in 77 km
» Edinburgh Airport EDI - in 10 km
» RAF Leuchars Airport ADX - in 51 km
» Perth Airport PSL - in 55 km
» Dundee Airport DND - in 57 km
» Glasgow Airport GLA - in 77 km
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West Port Pads
Located in 0 km from Edinburgh Castle
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There are 4-bed mixed dormitory rooms, and 2-bed private rooms, all with bunk beds. Each room has a set of drawers, and bedding and towels are … More: photo, rates and booking
Warrender Apartment
Located in 1 km from Edinburgh Castle
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A bright master bedroom is found at the front of the property. A single room with a skylight is joined by a king/twin room at the rear of the house … More: photo, rates and booking
Windmill House
Located in 2 km from Edinburgh Castle
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Windmill House has large, quiet gardens with a waterfall and a terrace with views over the valley of the Water of Leith. Murrayfield Stadium is 900 … More: photo, rates and booking
The Wee Haven Edinburgh
Located in 3 km from Edinburgh Castle
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The Wee Haven includes 1 bedroom with double bed, and 1 single fold-down bed. A cot can also be supplied on request. There is a bathroom with bath … More: photo, rates and booking
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