Edinburgh Castle Tickets

The Royal Palace inside the fort is considered the royal apartment which was home to a large number of Monarchs and the Regalia of Scotland itself back then. This most popularly visited spot in the castle was also home to the crowned jewels and has also witnessed Scottish history over ages. The interior architecture and design of the royal palace are worth exploring along with the displays of historical royal family treasures.

Upon visiting Edinburgh Castle you get to see the Crown of Jewels and the Stone of Destiny on the first floor of the royal palace. The "Stone of Scone" also known as the "Stone of Destiny" is of significant importance as it is upon this rock that the monarchs of Scotland get traditionally crowned. The Crown room in the royal palace takes you on a tour of the Scottish Royalty where you could check out the jewels and swords used by the Monarchs of those times and their specific cultural and historic references.

The large hall of Edinburgh Castle, often addressed as the Great Hall is stunningly decorated with stained glands and weapons armor that portray Scottish history. King James IV constructed the Great Hall during his reign in 1512 and was supposed to home state banquets and conduct meetings of state affairs and posh royal ceremonies. The ever-noted hammer-beam roof was constructed with wood that was all the way shipped from Norway to Edinburgh. Little tiny details like these had gained recognition for ages for their historical relevance and cultural richness.

The Scottish National War Memorial was constructed in the year 1926 directly opposite the Great Hall in the Royal Palace of Edinburgh Castle. This newest addition to the castle respectfully commemorates the brave Scots who gave their soul and life to the two World Wars. The brilliant design and architecture of the Scottish National War memorial are inspired by the architecture of the Renaissance of Scotland.

St.Margaret's Chapel is one of the oldest and still existing buildings in Edinburgh Castle. The construction period of the chapel dates back to the 12th century during the ruling period of King David I. The chapel was built in honor of his mother Queen Margaret and was initially used only by the monarchs, but today the Chapel still hosts religious services like christening and weddings. The Chapel's construction and architecture is considered to be the most simple with their own charm of minimalistic approach. With renovation and restoration work performed for ages, the chapel is now a popular tourist and wedding destination.