The beautiful Edinburgh Castle which is perched on an extinct volcano, which no doubt offers some pretty amazing views is one of the greatest tourist spots in the world. Since this powerful castle is one of the top tourist’s sites, it is no doubt the national symbol of Scotland.
Edinburgh was once a prison for sailors from different countries back in the 18 and 19th century. This included some high named people’s people such as some crewmen that sailed with John Paul Jones, who was the founder of the American Navy. Some of their handmade ships and other belongings can be found displayed in the Prisoners of War exhibition.
Some other fine attractions you can find at the Edinburgh is the Honors of the Kingdom exhibition, this tells the story of Scotland’s Crown Jewels which were saved from Cromwell. These jewels became some of the oldest surviving regalia in Europe. It also has the famous Stone of Destiny that was taken to Westminster Abbey back in the year 1296. However 700 years later the stone was returned back to Scotland.
There are so many great things, historical things, to be seen at the Edinburgh Castle. Some of the most surprising might be the One O’clock Gun, which you can see on display in the history of time guns and timekeeping exhibit. Once standing proudly on the castle ramparts but now lies in its on exhibit is the huge seize cannon Mons Meg. Of course don’t forget the National War museum, where you can find uniforms and equipment that soldiers used as they marched into battle on different lands other than their own. You can see many wonderful historical valuables dating back to the 17th and early 18th century. The Battle of Culloden flags are also on display. One of the most complete collections of uniforms however would be from the French revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.
One of the oldest buildings is St. Margaret’s Chapel, which dates back to the 1100’s. I bet that is gorgeous to see. Dating back to the 15th century, will find that the principal courtyard “Crown Square” is still standing. Built by James IV, the great hall makes a fine place to visit. Another wonderful place to see is the Half Moon Battery which was created in the 16th century.
For all you memorial lovers who stand proud of all those who have died protecting what they love, please do not forget to stop by the Scottish National War museum which was added after the first World War. Please pay your respects to those who wore the uniforms and the weapons once upon a time in the 17th and 18th centuries. Without these soldiers we would not have such a wonderful place to come to and see all the glorious history the Edinburgh has to offer.
