Edinburgh Castle, built as a royal stronghold in the early 12th century with St Margaret’s Chapel dating to around 1130, crowns ancient Castle Rock. Long a seat of Scottish kings, it endured many sieges during the Wars of Independence and later conflicts. It evolved into a major military fortress and now preserves the Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny . Visiting Edinburgh and Scotland? Get the most from your visit with my ‘Ultimate Scotland’ guide - link in my bio 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 . I offer Privat