Monday, July 16, 2012

Edinburgh Castle


My first thought upon seeing Edinburgh Castle for the first time was “Wow, that’s big.”  The second was, “Boy, there’s a lot of people.”  Yes, visiting the castle in the middle of the day can be a bit crazy. 
The imposing fortress of Edinburgh Castle teems with life and history.  It has been a royal castle and military garrison for centuries.  This is clear everywhere you look.  Edinburgh Castle is a museum.
That’s not to say the castle is not worth seeing.  There’s plenty to catch the interest of the history buff, including the legendary and controversial Stone of Destiny, and the wall walk offers some impressive views of Edinburgh city.




The Entrance to Edinburgh Castle.  Guarding the gateway are the statues of William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce.




The Great Hall houses an artistic array of medieval weaponry and armor.










From the walls: The new city...




 ...And the old.





The old city from the battery in the wall.

Edinburgh Castle in not on my list of top places to visit, but it is worth the visit if you have the time.


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