Edinburgh Castle

Scotland's fortress dominating the capital from an ancient volcanic plug/World Landmarks

Edinburgh Castle sits atop Castle Rock, a volcanic plug that has been a fortified site for at least 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. The castle dominates the Edinburgh skyline from its 130 m high position above the city. The complex covers about 35,000 square meters and includes the 12th-century St Margaret's Chapel (Edinburgh's oldest surviving building), the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the Stone of Destiny. Over 2 million visitors make it the most visited paid attraction in Scotland.