Historic Edinburgh
Daniel
One of the most historic cities in Scotland, Edinburgh has it all. Dramatic and bloody history, stories of kings, queens, executions and witches.
Upon arrival in Edinburgh, you cannot fail to notice the historic buildings and by no means least is the dominating figure of Edinburgh Castle on the site of Castle Rock, an extinct volcano.
The castle has both a military and royal history. It served as the city’s protection from the Romans and acted as a royal home for Queen Margaret in the eleventh century. Indeed, St Margarets Chapel is dedicated to her memory although it is uncertain whether she had it built herself or whether one of her son’s had it built after her death.
The Witches’ Well stands outside the castle. Three hundred witches or more were buried here approximately three hundred years ago.
The Scottish Crown Jewels, the oldest in the British Isles, can be see in the castle including the jewelled crown last worn by Charles II in 1661, the Stone of Destiny (the Stone of Scone) returned to the castle after spending the last 700 years in Westminster Abbey beneath the Coronation Chair and more.
There are still all the mod cons to be enjoyed in Edinburgh including designer shopping in Prince Street, local haggis restaurants and spa hotels.
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Posted on: Friday, April 25, 2008 at 9:36 am 
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