Edinburgh Castle

A view of Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade

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The Airbus A400M Atlas performs during the International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on 21 July 2019 in Fairford, England.

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A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster comes into land at RAF Brize Norton on 14 April 2011 in Brize Norton, England.

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Address: 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF. The Times says: True, the location by the gates of Edinburgh Castle makes the Witchery catnip for tourists, but the 16th-century dining room provides eye-popping fireworks to equal the city’s famous Tattoo, from tapestries and oak panelling to flames flickering in tall brass candlesticks.

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The light projection beamed onto the side of the King's Theatre in place of a planned drone show.

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Stirling Castle

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King Charles III applauds with Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson MSP in the Debating Chamber during the opening of the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

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Actor Richard Rankin.

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Oli Beatson, Lead Craftperson, and Andrew Carlberg-Husband, Joiner, with the time capsule in the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle

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Shirley Manson and her band Garbage played at a Teenage Cancer Trust gig at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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Filming took place at Newhailes in Season 4 of Outlander. Newhailes House served as Governor Tyron’s home in North Carolina where Jamie discussed the offer of a land grant in exchange for service to the English Crown, and where Jamie and Claire were introduced into Wilmington society. Pictured is The Royal Scottish National Orchestra brass quintet performing in the gardens of Newhailes House to members of the public.

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The rooftop terrace bar at Cold Town House in the Grassmarket provides incredible views of Edinburgh Castle and has become a favourite with Instagram users.

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Andrew Johnson, general manager at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions sitting inside the Giant Kaleidoscope exhibit celebrating receiving the 5-star award.

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Stirling Castle is run by Historic Environment Scotland

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Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway in the Royal coach as the procession makes its way down the High Street Edinburgh during the King's state visit to Scotland in October 1962.

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Historic Environment Scotland is responsible for the care of Edinburgh Castle and the Crown Jewels.

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Katerina Brown had said she wants to take the organisation to a period of 'strength, stability, and resilience'. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

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Ms Brown says that by joining the Trust she swapped her city suit and heels for waterproofs and walking boots. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

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Martin Compston was invited to an event at Edinburgh Castle

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Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol performed during TRNSMT 2025.

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Skara Brae on Orkney, one of the HES sites being assessed under its new plan on how to manage its properties in the future.

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The dinner took place in the Queen Anne room at Edinburgh Castle.

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The Stone of Destiny on display at the new Perth Museum. The public has not been able to see it since July. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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Four of Scotland's most scenic spots.

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Ballantine Castings in Bo'ness played a pivotal role in repairing London's Elizabeth Tower, the home of Big Ben (Picture: Lisa Ferguson, National World)

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo runs from August 1-23 and is one of the hottest tickets of the summer. It can be expensive though. For a free taster, head to the Royal Mile, just down from the Castle when the show is due to finish at around 11pm. Not only will you get a great view of the fireworks on the esplanade, you'll also have the chance to see some of the cast march away from the venue.

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