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Edinburgh, Scotland: Iconic Castle - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We start our visit where the city did at the Edinburgh Castle.

The fortified birthplace of the city over a thousand years ago.

The castle has never been taken by force. It has only been taken under siege.

To fathom the importance of this place to Scottish people, consider that one out of every three adult Scottish men died in World War I.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take the guided tour included with admission.
Climb the 414 ft to the top of the castle.
Visit the Scottish National War Memorial to understand Scotland's military history.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the history and significance of Edinburgh Castle?
QWhat can visitors see and do at Edinburgh Castle?

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More info about travel to Edinburgh: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland/edinburgh Edinburgh Castle is the fortified birthplace of the city. After a tour, other sights of the castle beckon, including the Scottish National War Memorial, which illuminates Scotland's proud military history. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #edinburgh Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.