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Description
This section of the castle dates from the 15C and houses the royal apartments. The interior was remodelled in 1617 for James VI. The Scottish Crown Jewels are the site's pride and joy. Note the crown encrusted with pearls and precious stones, the sceptre and sword given to James IV by Pope Alexander VI and Pope Julius II, and the Stone of Destiny, said to have been used during the coronation ceremonies of Scotland's monarchs.
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- From€71.22(5.5 K reviews)799 m
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide5 m - The Castle, Edinburgh EH1 2YT
- The Green Guide112 m - Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
- The Green Guide152 m - 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
More tourist attractions in Edinburgh
Where to sleepnearby
- From £55ALTIDO 2-BR Apt directly next to Edinburgh Castle119 m - 16 Johnston Terrace flat 2, Edinburgh EH1 2PR
- From £80The Castle Esplanade Residence119 m - Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PR, Edinburgh EH1 2PR
- From £440Ramsay Gardens - Grand 4-Bedroom Apartment Next To Castle124 m - 7 Ramsay Gardens, Edinburgh EH1 2NA
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Where to eatnearby
- Amber Restaurant at The Scotch Whisky ExperienceAround£30186 m - 354-358 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
- Timberyard£££MICHELIN 2024339 m - 10 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DS
- Le Bistrot EdinburghAround£25397 m - West Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1
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