Edinburgh Tour Guide
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6 Day Forecast
Today
High/Low: 66°F/44°F
Tomorrow
High/Low: 59°F/44°F
Thursday
High/Low: 62°F/37°F
Friday
High/Low: 68°F/42°F
Saturday
High/Low: 75°F/60°F
Sunday
High/Low: 78°F/64°F
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh's story traces its origins to the ancient Iron Age Celts who settled upon Castle Rock, where the imposing Edinburgh Castle now stands. Over time, this rocky perch became a symbol of power and a cornerstone of the city's history.
In the 12th century, King David I established Edinburgh as a royal burgh, a center of trade and governance. Its medieval Old Town, with its narrow alleyways and towering tenements, bore witness to centuries of growth and transformation.
The 16th century brought tumultuous times with the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, and religious strife during the Reformation. In 1707, the Act of Union united Scotland and England, making Edinburgh the capital of Great Britain.
The 18th century was marked by the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural flourishing. Visionaries like David Hume and Sir Walter Scott left an indelible mark on the city's cultural legacy.
Today, Edinburgh stands as a city of contrasts, where the ancient and the modern coexist in harmony. Its dramatic skyline, festivals, and historic sites like the Royal Mile beckon travelers from near and far.
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh from its position on the Castle Rock. Archaeologists have established human occupation of the rock since at least the Iron Age (2nd century AD), although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site continued at times to be a royal residence until 1633.
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Hours
Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
