Scotland · Lothian
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NationScotland
RegionLothian
ConditionIntact
Visitor accessOpen public
EntryPaid
Castle typeRoyal castle · Enclosure castle
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Why it belongs on your map
Scotland’s iconic citadel, crowning an ancient volcanic rock above the capital.
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Your next stronghold
Illustration adapted from a photo by Enric (CC BY-SA 4.0). CreditsNEARBY
