Like many other very LARGE (and very famous) Castles, EDINBURGH CASTLE
requires AN ENTIRE DAY to fully explore!
There are almost a dozen separate “buildings” within the “Castle” – such as:
St. Margaret’s Chapel … the Storehouse for the Castle … the HOSPITAL …
the “Governor’s Ward” … Troop Baracks … Edinburgh Castle PALACE …
and the like!
Additionally, there are several “MUSEUMS” within the “Castle” – such as:
The “National War Museum of Scotland” (which may or may not be the same thing as
the “Scottish United Services Museum”) … and the “Edinburgh Castle War Memorial.”

Here is another very good Link for Edinburgh Castle. Text from that link:
“A majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline just as it has dominated
Scotland's long and colourful history Edinburgh Castle is the best known and most visited
of our historic buildings. Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this
instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of
Edinburgh's World Heritage site.”

As usual, I didn’t plan to spend an ENTIRE DAY at Edinburgh Castle. So, I didn’t see it
all. But, I saw a LOT of it – including the Scottish Crown Jewels and Regalia!

I purchased my entrance ticket at a little Kiosk before entering THIS AREA.

So, here I am walking through what look like “parking” spaces
immediately in front of the CASTLE COMPLEX.

But! At the time of my visit, these are no longer “parking” spaces!

Although it was only early JUNE, they were already beginning
the “EDINBURGH TATOO” Seating Stands construction!

The Edinburgh TATOO “is the most spectacular show of it's type in the world”! It involves a multitude of Scottish Pipe & Drum Bands, Highland Dancers, International Pipe & Drum Band Guests, as well as a very diverse selection of other International Guest Performers. (For instance; in 2006, the “Jiangxi Xishan International Kung Fu Group” from China provided “an energetic display of traditional martial arts”!)

I can’t tell how many performances are offered! I can’t tell whether they are nightly,
for THREE WEEKS in August – or only on THREE SATURDAYS in August!
But, the TATOO is held in August, every year. And, every year
EACH SEAT it is SOLD OUT by the end of the previous January!

[Internet Pix Above & Below!]

Since Ruby & I visited Edinburgh in JUNE, we couldn’t attend the Edinburgh Tatoo.
[Picture me sporting a very big, pouty, lower lip HERE! LOL]
But, You’all Should KNOW THIS:
The Edinburgh Tatoo dates would be a fyne “focus” around which to PLAN a Trip to Scotland!!! Just make sure you’ve snagged tickets before you set your travel dates!
[Tickets seem to range between £13 ($25) to £40 ($78) per person.]

So. Here I am approaching the Gate House entrance to
the EDINBURGH CASTLE COMPLEX

These poor guyZ often get treated like CHIT! Some people do the whole
“Let’s torture the guard who’s not supposed to MOVE” gig.

Once inside the Castle Complex you immediately realize that,
“Wow. This isn’t just one building! This is a CITY!”

Oh! What a concept! Dangerous to climb on structures from which you might
PLUMMET to your death? Who’da Thunk it?

Hey! The sign said NOTHING about it being “Dangerous” to

CLIMB ON TOP OF THE CANNONS!
[It was very COLD! But, kinda Kinky! LOL]

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CHAS’ Pix of EDINBURGH CASTLE
A few Castle pix, along with pix & info about the Scottish Crown Jewels and Regalia!

OR; GO TO THE NEXT PAGE o’ this day’s pix:
CHAS’ Pix of EDINBURGH

If you have information or suggestions for Ruby & Chas’ 2006 UK TOUR Website
– or PHOTO contributions for it! –
PLZ Email CHAS!
c-d-miller@neb.rr.com
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those are hyphens/dashes (-) between the “c” and “d” and “miller”