EDINBURGH CASTLE Tour a royal palace, military garrison, prison and fortress for many centuries

4K VIDEO EDINBURGH CASTLE TOUR a royal palace, military garrison, prison and fortress for many centuries Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburghs World Heritage Site. The castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, it is alive with many exciting tales. This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex building history. The oldest part, St Margaret s Chapel, dates from the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510; the Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late 16th century; and the Scottish National War Memorial after the First World War. The castle houses the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th century gun Mons Meg, the One O Clock Gun and the National War Museum of Scotland. Date and time filmed: Friday April 15, 2022 Weath