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| The castle is entered via the ], which is a long sloping cobbled area between the castle proper and the top of the Royal Mile. The Esplanade is where the annual ] is held, and in previous times was a parade and drill area for the castle ]. On the painting to the right the Esplanade would be at the left of the picture, but has not yet been constructed. From the esplanade the main feature of the castle visible is the cylindrical or drum shaped battery, called the Half Moon Battery, which is visible on the left of the painting. | The castle is entered via the ], which is a long sloping cobbled area between the castle proper and the top of the Royal Mile. The Esplanade is where the annual ] is held, and in previous times was a parade and drill area for the castle ]. On the painting to the right the Esplanade would be at the left of the picture, but has not yet been constructed. From the esplanade the main feature of the castle visible is the cylindrical or drum shaped battery, called the Half Moon Battery, which is visible on the left of the painting. | ||
| The castle proper is entered via a gatehouse infront of this battery, that leads to a road ascends while following around to the right of the battery. This road leads through an older gatehouse and up to the courtyard in the centre of the castle. | The castle proper is entered via a gatehouse infront of this battery, that leads to a that road ascends while following around to the right of the battery. This road leads through an older gatehouse and up to the courtyard in the centre of the castle. | ||
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Edinburgh Castle
painted around 1780 by Alexander NasmythFile:Edincast.JPG
Edinburgh Castle, an ancient stronghold on the Castle Rock in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, has been in use by assorted military forces since prehistoric times and only transferred from the Ministry of Defence recently. It lies at the top of Edinburgh High Street, also known as the Royal Mile. Holyrood Palace lies at the bottom. The castle is open to visitors, and is managed by Historic Scotland.
The castle is entered via the Esplanade, which is a long sloping cobbled area between the castle proper and the top of the Royal Mile. The Esplanade is where the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo is held, and in previous times was a parade and drill area for the castle garrison. On the painting to the right the Esplanade would be at the left of the picture, but has not yet been constructed. From the esplanade the main feature of the castle visible is the cylindrical or drum shaped battery, called the Half Moon Battery, which is visible on the left of the painting.
The castle proper is entered via a gatehouse infront of this battery, that leads to a that road ascends while following around to the right of the battery. This road leads through an older gatehouse and up to the courtyard in the centre of the castle.
Features
Within the castle are several significant exhibits and museums. These include:
- The Honours of Scotland, which are the Scottish Crown Jewels.
- The Stone of Destiny
- The Scottish National War Memorial
- Mons Meg, an enormous 15th century seige cannon.
- The One O'Clock Gun, which fires every day at 1pm, and makes all the tourists on Princes Street jump.
The lower picture shows part of a building within the inner courtyard which now contains the museum and the Scottish Crown Jewels, but was previously a set of suites for royal and other important visitors.
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