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It sits on a extinct volcano which (I think) is about 80 feet high
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How many rooms in Edinburgh Castle?
there is 1600 rooms in the Edinburgh castle
Why was Edinburgh castle built?
The castle is an ancient stronghold, and was a royal castle for King David I in the 12th century. The castle has been involved in many historical conflicts. Today, Edinburgh's skyline is dominated by the castle
How many battles were at Edinburgh castle?
There were roughly about 69 battles at Edinburgh Castle. One of them involved all the warriors fighting naked.
What is there to enjoy at edinburgh?
well there is a lot to do in Edinburgh, such as......: visiting Edinburgh castle scots monument holyrood palace ........ and many more !
How many people go Edinburgh castle a day?
800
Does Edinburgh castle have secrets?
There are underground tunnels and chambers beneath the castle, many of which are still unexplored.
What castles are in Scotland?
The most famous is Edinburgh Castle but there are many, many more.
Was Edinburgh castle ever under attack?
yes many times
How many sq feet is a castle?
Depends on which castle you mean
When was the oldest building in Edinburgh built?
Edinburgh castle would have first been built in the 11th century but there are many parts of the castle which were built up until as late as the 20th century. Edinburgh would have been built by King William I (William the conqureror) after the battle of Hastings to give him some extra power and get some more control over his people. Edinburgh castle is known to have been through a seige in 1573 called the Lang seige. Edinburgh castle is still open today for tourists and used for and has been used for many celebrations including the marridge of Mary Queen of Scots.
How many square feet is the windsor castle in berkshire England?
484,000 square feet.
Who lives in Edinburgh Castle?
The castle has sheltered many Scottish monarchs. They include Queen Margaret (later St Margaret), who died here in 1093, and Mary Queen of Scots, who gave birth to James VI in the Royal Palacein 1566. Her great-great-great grandson Charles Edward Stuart - Bonnie Prince Charlie - captured Edinburgh but was unable to take the castle during the 1745-6 Jacobite Rising. In 1996, the Stone of Destiny, on which kings were enthroned for centuries, was returned to Scotland. It is now displayed in the Crown Room.
