For all you history buffs out there, there's nothing quite like Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Castle, which serves as a museum today was once the residence of Scottish monarchs. The first king of Scotland who made his residence on Castle Rock was Malcolm III Canmore.
His wife, Queen Margaret, who died in the castle in 1093 and was later canonized as St. Margaret of Scotland, is commemorated in St. Margaret’s Chapel. It's the highest point of the rock and the oldest building to survive on the castle grounds. The other historic attractions in the castle are a giant cannon named Mons Meg built in 1457, and the Great Hall which was completed by James IV in 1511. Adjacent to that building you will find the Royal Palace where James VI, the future King James I of England, was born in 1566. The castle’s defenses consist of the Half-Moon Battery (cannon emplacement) and the Portcullis Gate. The last monarch to stay overnight in Edinburgh Castle was Charles I, in 1633.
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. There's a lot to see and explore here.
You can take either a bus or Train to reach Edinburgh Castle, There are other relevant public transportation also available that you can use to reach your destination. The following transit lines have routes that pass near Edinburgh Castle - Train: ScotRail; Bus: 100, 38A, 909, X62. These are the transit alternatives: Princes Street (West); Princes Street (West); West Port; Princes Street (West); Princes Street (West) closer to your destination
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