Edinburgh Castle Reviews

Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most famous landmarks and a highly popular tourist attraction all the year round. The castle has evolved over the years - some parts date back as far as the 13th century, others are more recent, although there is evidence of human settlement on the site as early as 850BC. The castle has also served a number of ...  Read the complete review

Towering over the buildings below, Edinburgh Castle has to be the most famous of Scotland?s landmarks so I just couldn?t pass up the chance to visit it during my first trip to the area. Windsor Castle is my favourite castle by far, but this certainly came a close second. WHERE IS IT? There is no need to go into detail about the ...  Read the complete review

Edinburgh Castle, built on the site of an extinct volcano, sits high on a steep cliff, dominating both the Old Town and New Town of the city. You can see it from just about anywhere, fascinating but foreboding in the daytime with its Traitor's Gate etched into the hillside (thus providing a mighty and fatal fall for all those who were ...  Read the complete review

Perched high on the top of an extinct volcanic outcrop Edinburgh Castle stands proudly, dominating the city skyline and offering fantastic views of Edinburgh and areas. Over the years the castle has seen a lot of history unfold and each Royal resident who occupied it modified or added to the original structure, so todays castle is an ...  Read the complete review

Nowhere in the world have I ever heard of a castle surrounded in such an environment of City Centre shops and high population. Recently Edinburgh was voted the most beautiful City in Europe. Looking at monuments like Edinburgh Castle: you can see why. From the outside alone it is huge and spectacular. Built on an enormous ...  Read the complete review

When you first see Edinburgh Castle from the city streets it does not look like a traditional castle. However, as you walk up the steep roads, the approach to the castle entrance is very impressive. The ticket price does seem a bit expensive, as there is little indication as to what you will see for your money. But you should pay the ...  Read the complete review