Real talk: If you're ever in Edinburgh, you have to go to Edinburgh Castle- there's no avoiding it. If you're wondering if it's worth the entrance fee and crowds, I will tell you it is. It's beautiful. It's awe inspiring. It's freakin huge.
Given its size, the castle can be a little overwhelming, so I recommend taking one of their free tours. They leave every half hour near the main entrance. The guides are personable, knowledgeable, and don't mind if you're the straggler taking fifty pictures of one thing (heh).
Also because Edinburgh Castle is so huge, I'm splitting the photos up into two posts: interior and exterior. Today's the interior shots and I hope you can get a feel of why I thought it was one of the coolest places I had ever been.
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I once read a Queen Mary biography (there are many because she was such a fascinating woman), so visiting her chamber was a special treat. I kept thinking, "I read about this place! Holy moly I can't believe I'm here!" Knowing she was in captivity for most of her life and how she struggled to produce and heir to the throne made going inside her rooms surreal.
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There are other things to do at the castle: see the crown jewel's, venture up a tower, visit the military jail, and (this was the creepiest part) go to the Prisoner of War Prison. It was like Tim Burton meets Pirate of the Caribbean with hanging ropes and beds everywhere. I'll be posting those pictures on Halloween.
Tomorrow's all about the castle grounds and I'll be telling you about how I nearly ran out of the castle crying. Yup.
Have you been to Edinburgh Castle?
What was your favorite part?
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I've been in for a private drinks reception so we wandered around looking at the crown jewels with our glasses of champagne, so much fun. I love the esplanade - when the stands aren't up for the Tattoo that is - fab views of Edinburgh.
Not since I was about ten, you know what it's like, when it's on your doorstep, you just don't bother.
How beautiful and I adore all that dark wood finish. Happy morning, lovely.
I love Edinburgh Castle and the city in general, can't wait to go back one day
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no - but it reminds me - i met this guy a few years back and he was going to make me a FULL suit of armor - i can not believe i didn't go through with it - i really should ask him about it again!
It's looking great. Love it !
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LOVE these pictures! No I haven't been but would love to go. I am sort of obsessed with the royals of England (past not present).
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Wow! That is too neat! And yes, those tattoo stands are an eye sore. Urgh.
I wish my doorstep was better looking, haha! But I bet it's fabulous to have as a backdrop to your day.
Me, too! Who's your favorite? I love Eleanor of Aquitaine.
i have been! it was amazing. i was in edinburgh for less than 24 hours.. would love to go back and explore more (this time, with hubby :)) i remember the bus ride back to london was the foggiest ever.. it was so eery!!
I haven't but I want to . REALLY, REALLY want to. IT's getting progressively more complicated with the babies I keep acquiring :) Hopefully, this summer :)
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cool photos, i love castles! next time i'm in edinburgh i'll definitely have to go there! xx
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How incredible! I love a good castle, but this is really something else!
Ooo...that's a tricky question! I really liked seeing (in-person!) the Honours of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Favorite far-and-away though, was the original hammerbeam ceiling of the Great Hall; to think that you're staring up at the SAME roof that was there in the medieval ages...is pretty darn cool.
OOOOOOOOh, i love it!! it is so fun to tour the homes of others, particularly when the homes are CASTLES or historical places. or gaudy places! i love to see that kind of stuff!!!!!
there are few places i'd actually live permenantly outside of the US and edinburgh is one of them!
my next house better have a fireplace exactly like that one. if it's a castle in edinburgh, so be it!
SO COOL. You wouldn't be able to get me out of there!
Aghhh...I'm consumed with wanderlust right now, and I have Scotland in my head. I don't know why, but I've been desperate to go there!
Yes I have been there and wow this brings back such great memories. We happend to go on a rare sunny day too which made it even more special. I like that little chapel. For some reason that is a part of the castle that I thought was really neat =)
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Love the new header!
I think I need a sign that says: Queen Debby's chambers! Ha ha. That would be classic. xo
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