stands on a high volcanic rock in the city of Edinburgh. The castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Scotland.
The fortress played an important role in Scottish history and was used as a royal residence and military base. Today visitors can see the Scottish Crown Jewels and enjoy views over the city.
In Scotland, mountains higher than 3,000 feet (914 m) are called Munros. There are more than 280 Munros. Many hikers try to climb all of them. This activity is called Munro bagging.
Most Munros are in the Scottish Highlands. The highest is Ben Nevis at 1,345 meters. The terrain is steep and the weather changes quickly.
This is Edinburgh the capital of Scotland, a mix of traditional castles and busy city life.
What a nice castle