Edinburgh Castle was built atop an extinct Volcano Rock, so it is on a natural site for defense control. St. Margaret’s Chapel is the oldest part of the castle built some time in 12th Century. The roof is of wood resting on stones engraved with symbols of Scotland and its monarchs. The walls are glisten with display of swords, shields, suits of armor and weaponry. Edinburgh Castle was captured many times even though it was a military stronghold building in Scotland’s capital.
Captured in 1296 by England’s King Edward I, the Scots reclaimed it with a night attack in 1314. The English attacked again in 1335 and 1341 but the Scots disguised as merchants took it back.
Edinburgh Castle is situated on Castle Rock in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Castle Rock formed after a volcano erupted over 340 million years ago. Castle Rock had been a military base and royal residence for centuries. However, the edifice that is known as Edinburgh Castle was built during the 12th century by David I, son of Saint Margaret of Scotland. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the castle was slowly restored. Military ceremonies began to be held there and, in 1927, part of the castle was turned into the Scottish National War Memorial.
Edinburgh Castle is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland. The more than one million people who visit the castle each year witness military ceremonies, historical re-enactments, and can visit sites such as St. Margaret’s Chapel and the Great Hall of King James IV.
