The Castle
In which city is Edinburgh Castle located?
In Edinburgh.
What is the castle famous for?
Because it's built on-top of a volcano.
When was the castle built?
The castle was built in 1103.
Does Queen Elizabeth ever stay at the castle?
The queen never stays there, she resides at her privately owned castle.
Where is Edinburgh Castle Located?
In Scotland.
Is there a gun inside the castle?
Yes, and it fires everyday.
Who built the castle?
King David the 1st.
When did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to James VI?
In 1566.
What is the castle built on?
An extinct vulcano.
Since when has the gun been fiering everyday?
Since 1861.
Who died in the castle?
King Edgar, Malcom lll's son.
When did Queen Mary of Guise die?
She died in 1560, inside of the Castle.
What is the name of the volcano that Edinburgh Castle is built on?
The "Castle Rock"
What is the oldest Chapel in Scotland called?
It's called St. Margaret’s Chapel.
Who took the Castle from the Scots?
England.
How many times has the castle been besieged?
It has been besieged 23 times.
How tall is the volcano?
80 Meters tall.
Where is St. Margaret’s Chapel located within the Castle?
In the Courtyard.
When did the Scots retake the castle, and who was the raid led by?
In 1314, the Scots retook the castle from the English in a raid led by Thomas Randolph.
What do they turn the castle esplanade into when it's Summertime?
A unique concert venue.