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Edinburgh Castle

The Castle is a dominant feature of the skyline in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has a long history, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is looked after by Historic Scotland, a Scottish government agency.

Edinburgh Castle, the historic fortress on Castle Rock in Scotland's capital city
Edinburgh Castle, the historic fortress on Castle Rock in Scotland's capital cityStephencdickson / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-4.0

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