The Castle
Fun Facts
History
Royalty
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In which city is Edinburgh Castle located?

In Edinburgh.

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What is the castle famous for? 

Because it's built on-top of a volcano.

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When was the castle built? 

The castle was built in 1103.

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Does Queen Elizabeth ever stay at the castle? 

The queen never stays there, she resides at her privately owned castle. 

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Where is Edinburgh Castle Located?

In Scotland.

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Is there a gun inside the castle? 

Yes, and it fires everyday. 

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Who built the castle? 

King David the 1st. 

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When did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to James VI? 

In 1566. 

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What is the castle built on?

An extinct vulcano.

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Since when has the gun been fiering everyday? 

Since 1861.

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Who died in the castle? 

King Edgar, Malcom lll's son.

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When did Queen Mary of Guise die? 

She died in 1560, inside of the Castle. 

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What is the name of the volcano that Edinburgh Castle is built on? 

The "Castle Rock"

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What is the oldest Chapel in Scotland called? 

It's called St. Margaret’s Chapel.

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Who took the Castle from the Scots? 

England. 

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How many times has the castle been besieged? 

It has been besieged 23 times. 

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How tall is the volcano?

80 Meters tall. 

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Where is St. Margaret’s Chapel located within the Castle? 

In the Courtyard. 

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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. 

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What do they turn the castle esplanade into when it's Summertime? 

A unique concert venue. 

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