Edinburgh Castle dominates its city like no other castle in Europe. For 3,000 years, humans have sought safety on the Castle Rock. In ancient times they called it Din Eidyn, 'the stronghold of Eidyn'. Then around AD 638, the Angles invaded, and ever since the rock has been known by its English name - Edinburgh.

In the Middle Ages, Edinburgh became Scotland's chief royal castle enduring siege after siege during the long wars with England. By the time of King James VI's birth here in 1566, the castle was little more than a garrison fortress. The Jacobite siege in 1745 proved to be the last. Since that time, the ancient castle has found a new role as a national icon, a major visitor attraction and a World Heritage Site. But the garrison of soldiers remain. Edinburgh Castle is an awesome stronghold, and its story is Scotland's story

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