Castle Rock was formed by a volcano that erupted some 340 million years ago. Ever since, the spot where Edinburgh ... 15th Century when the Stuart monarchy was in residence although a 12th Century ...

"Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since ... The Old Town, which developed organically since the 12th century, stretches along a high ridge from Castle Rock down to the Palace of Holyrood. Its ...

Standing strategically atop a hill called Castle Rock in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh Castle was ... features buildings dating back to the 12th century, has served as a fortress, military ...