The Jacobite Rising also led to further garrisons and defences built. Edinburgh Castle may have stood the test of time but there is no doubt that, over time, the might of this spectacular sight ...

After anti-lockdown protestors attempted to seize Edinburgh Castle on Wednesday, here’s what you need to know about the rich heritage of the Capital’s iconic monument.

Following his rise to the throne in 1460, he made Edinburgh the ‘captial’ of Scotland with Parliaments then held on Castle Rock. He probably also built the principal courtyard now called Crown ...

Over the centuries, Edinburgh Castle has evolved from damage and additions. King David I built St. Margaret’s Chapel around 1130 and named it for his mother, Queen Margaret.

It has been stored in the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle since 1996. Back in 1296, King Edward I of England seized the stone from the Scots, and had it built into a new throne at Westminster.

King Edward I of England seized the stone from Scotland in 1296 and had it built into a throne located in Westminster. It is now kept behind secure glass at Edinburgh Castle.

Slide 1 of 8, Edinburgh Castle, Building up high Building a castle up high made it difficult for enemies to get to the castle. Some castles were built on natural rocks and cliffs like Edinburgh ...