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A mighty fortress, dominating the skyline for centuries, defender of the nation. Managed by @HistEnvScot House Rules:

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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
9 months
👀Look who was guarding the castle this morning, keeping everything safe until you all arrive! Thanks to our colleague Jamie for snapping the castle fox 📸
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@edinburghcastle
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4 years
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Edinburgh Castle. Have a wonderful time with friends and family. #EdinburghCastle #ChristmasDay
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
To mark Her Majesty The Queen's #PlatinumJubilee , there will be a gun salute at the castle at 12pm tomorrow.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Sit down, relax and listen to the castle's history with our audio guide from the comfort of your own home! Hear real accounts re-told from the familar voices of authors Ian Rankin and George R Martin and actor Saoirse Ronan plus many more. 🎧
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
9 years
Have you hear the news? @TheVampsband will play the esplanade Sat July 18 with tickets on sale Sat 18 April http://t.co/xtfAOjtFC9
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 months
We are happy to welcome you all back to our newly refurbished Redcoat Café ☕🍰 If you are visiting us over the weekend, pop in for a warm beverage or even a tasty slice of cake 😋
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Absolutely glorious! 😍
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Edinburgh Spotlight
4 years
No editing how red it is, this is a video clip
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
The castle will be lit in a red hue this evening to mark #RemembranceSunday
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
5 years
Tonight keep an eye out for the castle in a beautiful red hue to celebrate Chinese New Year. #EdinburghCastle
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Look out for the castle lit red tonight to mark Remembrance Sunday. #LightUpRed #ScottishPoppyAppeal
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
To mark Robert Burns Birthday today, the castle will be lit in a striking blue hue this evening. #BurnsNight
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
This is the perfect view for a Sunday morning. 😍 #ForeverEdinburgh
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
A5 - Autumn might mean rainy Edinburgh streets and dark clouds over castle rock... Luckily the castle still looks beautiful in the rain! ☔ #ScotlandHour
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
Happy #Hogmanay everyone, and all the best for the new year! 💙 The castle will be lit up in blue this weekend while the castle stands proud over Edinburgh's new year celebrations. 🎉
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
5 years
Wondering why we're flying the Rainbow Flag? 🏳️‍🌈 Today is the start of #LGBTHistoryMonth so we're celebrating with the @ArmyScotland ! #LGBTHM19
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Happy New Year everyone from all of us at the castle ❤️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Good Morning from Edinburgh 👋 🌹
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
To mark Remembrance Day the castle will be lit red tonight. #LightUpRed #ScottishPoppyAppeal
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
5 years
The castle will be lit red this evening and tomorrow evening for @poppyscotland #EdinburghCastle #Armistice100
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
Edinburgh's Hogmanay presents a fantastic Torchlight Moment pyro show as part of this year’s online celebrations! The dazzling Torchlight Moment on the castle’s esplanade is a stand-alone tribute to thank all of Scotland’s NHS and key workers ❤️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
The Honours of Scotland are the UK's oldest crown jewels. Today, the Crown of Scotland will be moved to St Giles' Cathedral. A lot of care goes into the preparation. Take a look behind the scenes of how the crown jewels were cleaned for the Scottish Parliament opening in 2016.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
The castle will be lit a striking blue hue from 31 Dec - 2 Jan to mark Hogmanay and the New Year. #ForeverEdinburgh
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Good Morning, it is a braw day in the capital today! 😍
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay , the castle will be lit in a green hue this evening. 💚
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 years
Thank you to everyone who has gotten in touch regarding lighting on April 2nd. Based on your feedback, we will be lighting the castle purple to celebrate neurodiversity and the autistic community.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
5 years
Happy #StAndrewsDay ! If you’re in #Edinburgh this evening, we’d recommend having a wee look up at the castle between 5-8pm. You might just see something special... #MakeSomeonesDay #EdinburghCastle
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Merry Christmas from all of us at the castle! 🎄❤️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
5 months
🏰Happy St Andrews Day from all at Edinburgh Castle! To celebrate this evening, we will be lighting the castle blue 💙
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
To mark St Andrew's Day we will be lit blue this evening.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 years
We don't want to alarm anyone but the castle seems to be covered by a bright light coming from the sky... #MondayMotivation
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
A historic moment at Edinburgh Castle as the Royal Proclamation of King Charles III was read at 12:30pm, Sunday 11 September.
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Edinburgh Castle
3 years
To mark World Aids Day, the castle will be lit red this evening.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Happy New Year from all of us at #EdinburghCastle ! 🎉
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
Merry Christmas from all of us at the castle 🎄 A quick reminder that the castle remains closed today.
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Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Keep your eyes peeled later this evening - we'll be lit in a stunning blue hue tonight to mark #StAndrewsDay . #EdinburghCastle
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Thanks to our lovely visitors who sent this photo to us. Absolute perfect timing!
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
We’re lighting up in yellow to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Since 1989, #Edinburgh has been twinned with #Kyiv and the residents of our twin city are in our thoughts. #StandWithUkraine
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
10 months
We can't get enough of this view from Princes Street Gardens🌹 Have a wonderful Sunday!
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Perfect autumn capture 🍂
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
We are THRILLED to confirm that we’ll be lowering the drawbridge for you again from 1 August! 🎉 We’re still working on the details, but you can find out more about the plans at
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
This view just takes our breath away! 😍
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
We hope you had a wonderful weekend! 🌹🏰
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 years
We would be ‘barking’ mad not to share this glorious pic on #DogDay #EdinburghCastle - best dressed pup we have seen in a while! 🐶🐶
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
8 years
Our floodlights will now be off for an hour as a mark of respect.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
There's nothing lovelier than taking in the views of the Royal Mile on a winters day. Thanks to our friends @Camera_Obscura_ for their wonderful viewpoint. #EdinburghCastle
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 months
✨Happy Hogmanay! All the best for the new year from everyone at Edinburgh Castle. As the fireworks illuminate the night sky, we will also light the castle blue tonight💙 So cheers to a dazzling New Year's Eve! 🏰We can't wait to welcome you all in 2024!
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 months
The castle looks beautiful even on a dark and wet November evening 🏰☔ 📸Thanks to Fraser Chadfield
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
A1. Hello everyone 👋 This has to be one of our favourite aerial photos of the castle and the city. It certainly puts a smile on our face. #ScotlandHour
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
A beautiful sunset to mark the end of a beautiful week in the capital 🧡
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
5 years
We said we'd be back with another joke: 'Why were the early days of history called the dark ages?' 'Because there were so many knights!' 😆 #EdinburghCastle #TellAJokeDay
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
🔦+ 🏰=😍 This view from the vennel transports you right back in time! #ForeverEdinburgh
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
10 months
We're commemorating #NHS75 by lighting up the castle blue this evening. 💙 #ThankYouNHS
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Happy Easter from all of us at the castle. #StayHome and #StaySafe everyone. 🐣
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Today is #SummerSolstice and it's the perfect excuse to share some lovely sunshine photos from the castle.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
Happy #StAndrewsDay ! We're dressing up in our best blue tonight to celebrate.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
There's something magical about the castle at nighttime. ✨
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
#InternationalRockDay is as good an excuse as any to celebrate the impressive volcanic rock on which the castle has been standing for centuries 🎉
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
Happy Spring Equinox - here's to more sunny, longer and brighter days ahead. 🏰☀️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 years
BOOM! We are very happy to be named 4th best landmark in the @TripAdvisorUK awards:
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 years
We can't help but share this image of the castle from 2010 - we look like a winter wonderland! #ThrowBackThursday
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Beautiful view to enjoy this Sunday 😍
@edinburgh
Edinburgh
2 years
Some corners of Edinburgh feel like you’re taking a step back in time……. 📍 St Cuthbert’s Church 📸 IG/karlsaunders_ #edinphoto #ForeverEdinburgh
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
Happy New Year from all of us at the castle! We look forward to welcoming many of you in 2023.🏰 We are open from 11am today.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
Gorgeous castle views on a beautiful sunny day.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
To mark the beginning of @COP26 , the castle will be lit in a beautiful green hue this evening. #COP26
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Edinburgh Castle
2 years
#OnThisDay in 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was executed. One of the most important events took place at the castle. In this small room, known as the birthing room, located in the Royal Apartments, she gave birth to her son King James VI in 1566.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
The castle will be floodlit a red hue this evening to mark #RemembranceDay
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
One of our favourite moments from 2022 was the gathering of regimental mascots on the castle esplanade in honour of HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay and this evening the castle will be lit purple to show our support 💜
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Happy Easter everyone. We hope you have relaxing and restful day. 💜
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Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Winter sunsets have been incredible recently! This one just takes our breath away! Have a wonderful weekend everyone ❤️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
The castle and the Ross Fountain - the perfect way to start your weekend❤️
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Edinburgh Castle
2 years
It’s the #WinterSolstice today and this photo is very apt to share. Today marks the day where the sun travels the shortest path through the sky, meaning it therefore has the least daylight and the longest night. ❄️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
We can't think of a more perfect start to the day! 🧡
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
The castle has had its first dusting of snow - these photos are just magical! ❄️🏰❤️
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Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Can't beat a castle sunset 🧡
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Beautiful scenes on the Royal Mile 😍
@edinburgh
Edinburgh
2 years
Even in the rain, the Royal Mile still sparkles! ✨ 📍 Royal Mile 📸 IG/snapsbyshirin #edinphoto #ForeverEdinburgh
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 years
What a beautiful day! 😎😎
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
We can't wait to welcome you back very soon. In the meantime we will keep sharing facts, blogs and photos. Let us know if there is anything you would like us to share. ❤️
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@edinburghcastle
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3 years
This is the perfect image for a Sunday! ❤️🏰
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Edinburgh Castle
3 years
This evening, the castle will be lit pink to mark Diwali - The Festival of Lights.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Edinburgh Castle is proud to support this year’s Anti-Slavery campaign which this year focusses on Human Trafficking and Exploitation. To mark this, the castle will be lit red tonight at 7pm.
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Edinburgh Castle
8 years
For those asking, our lights will alternate red, white and blue from 7-7.17pm, and will then be turned off for an hour out of respect.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
5 years
We absolutely agree!
@MicrobiomDigest
Elisabeth Bik
5 years
Great views from Edinburgh Castle.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
One of our absolute favorite aerial photos of the castle. ❤️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
We just love those autumnal colours!
@edinspotlight
Edinburgh Spotlight
4 years
Autumn reds under moody skies this lunchtime. West Princes Street Gardens #Edinburgh
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Happy Monday 🏰 The day might be dreich, but the views from our neighbours at @camobscura are still second to none!
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 months
How amazing is this pumpkin carving of the castle by one of our guides, Erin, who is getting into the Halloween spirit! 🎃😍 Will you be having a go at carving the castle this weekend in your pumkpin carving sessions? 🤔
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@edinburghcastle
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3 years
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from all of us at the castle. We hope you celebrate it with your nearest and dearest whether in person or virtually. ❤️🏰
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
Look out for the castle lit up red this evening as we support @poppyscotland this Remembrance Sunday. #LightUpRed2021 #ScottishPoppyAppeal
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
A view we could never tire of, Happy Sunday everyone. ❤️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 months
🥳Happy New Year! Here's to 2024! Will you be visiting us this year? 🏰Just a reminder we open a little later today at 11 am.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Hello - we are here! Promise.
@camobscura
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
4 years
Eh... We've appeared to have lost @edinburghcastle 👀
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
6 years
In unison ... aaawww! Meet Pretzel the dapper looking dachshund! Dogs are not permitted in the castle but we had to share this! #edinburghcastle
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
This fantastic photo of the castle from the Grassmarket was taken in the 1940s. 📸Thanks to our friends at Canmore for this #ThrowBackThursday image.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
2 years
We love this view of the castle, perfect vista to start a new week with. ❤️
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
4 years
Happy Birthday to Robert the Bruce, who was born #OTD 746 years ago! #DidYouKnow that his statue takes pride of place on our drawbridge?
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
3 years
Tonight, the castle will lit purple to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
Good Morning, Due to current weather conditions, we are delaying opening the castle this morning. We'll update you as soon as possible. #HSclosure
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@edinburghcastle
Edinburgh Castle
1 year
#FoxFriday is back🥰 Foxes have visited us up at the castle for years and it's lovely to see our little fox friend back again. 🦊
@tony_gibson_MVO
Gibson, C, Anthony
1 year
Hello again little friend, so pleased to see you once more @edinburghcastle your truly are the little Prince of this place, hope you found a pigeon.
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Edinburgh Castle
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The Castle will be lit up in purple this evening for World Pancreatic Cancer Day. 💜 #MISSED @pancanscot
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