Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh castle is one of the most visited places in Edinburgh, and sees over one million people walking through its halls yearly. This beautiful historical castle is well loved not only because of its historical relevance and fascinating interior, but also as having the best panoramic views of the city from its place on top of an ancient volcano.

The volcanic rock on which the castle stands, known as Castle Rock, was formed over 70 million years ago, and scientific evidence suggests that bronze-age people were living on top of the rock as early as 850 BC. This rock and civilization were the beginnings of what is now Edinburgh, and the fortress built on the rock around 600 AD was the first form of the present castle.

Inside the castle lies the remains of what was once the life of Scotland's Royal Families. The Royal Apartments were home to such names as Mary Queen of Scots and King James I. The Crown Room contains the Ancient Honors of Scotland, and the One O'clock Gun is fired every day at exactly 1 pm.

Nearby the castle is St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest structure in Edinburgh. This 1000-year-old building has survived numerous wars and invasions throughout history, and was spared from many battles because of its religious and historical significance. Also on the castle grounds is the fountain known as the Witches Well, which commemorates the spot where witches were burned on the stake hundreds of years ago.