We start by walking up the castle Esplanade and approach the drawbridge and Gatehouse. The Gatehouse was built in 1888 with the sole intention of making the castle look more imposing. It replaced a much simpl… See more

Once you enter the Portcullis Gate, to the left of you is a steep flight of 70 steps aptly named The Lang Stairs, once … See more

This is Foogs Gate which was built in the later 1600s, during a major refortification of the castle commissioned by King Charles II. The origin of the name is unknown. It was previously known as ‘Foggy Gate’ referring the perhap… See more

This beautiful building is St Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in the castle and Edinburgh. It was built around 1130 by King David I as a private royal chapel. He dedicated it to his mother, Queen Margaret, later St Mar… See more