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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is near Edinburgh in City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Built on an extinct volcano. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.

Sponsor Edinburgh Castle

Put your logo on Edinburgh Castle on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.

Claim Edinburgh Castle for £1

History

Edinburgh Castle stands on Castle Rock, the plug of an extinct volcano. People have lived on the rock since at least the Bronze Age, and it has been a royal castle since the 12th century. St Margaret's Chapel is the oldest building in Edinburgh.

The castle holds the Honours of Scotland, the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles, and the Stone of Destiny. The One O'Clock Gun is fired every day except Sundays.

Quick facts

Visiting Edinburgh Castle

For opening times, tickets and visitor information, see the official Edinburgh Castle website ↗. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle is near Edinburgh in City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

When was Edinburgh Castle built?

Edinburgh Castle: from the 12th century, on a site used since the Bronze Age.

Who sponsors Edinburgh Castle on Sim Britain?

Nobody yet. Edinburgh Castle is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.

How do I sponsor Edinburgh Castle on Sim Britain?

Open Edinburgh Castle on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.

Can I visit Edinburgh Castle?

Yes. Opening times, tickets and visitor information are on the official website. Official website ↗

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