Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a hill in , and has an elevation of 430 feet. Edinburgh Castle is situated near the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Edinburgh Castle and St Margaret’s Chapel.

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is a historic castle in , Scotland.

Chapel
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St Margaret's Chapel, in , is the oldest surviving building in , .

Peak
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is a volcanic plug in the middle of upon which sits.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Lauriston.

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is the original settlement of .

Neighborhood
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is an area of central , …

Suburb
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is a major road junction to the south west…

Edinburgh Castle

Latitude
55.94879° or 55° 56′ 56″ north
Longitude
-3.20008° or 3° 12′ 0″ west
Elevation
430 feet (131 metres)
Open location code
9C7RWQXX+GX
Geo­Names ID
12611933
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Grassmarket and Roxburgh’s Court.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Princes Street Garden and The Witchery.

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Worth a closer look: Old Town and New Town.

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