"Although Edinburgh Castle looks impressive perched atop Castle Rock in the center of the city - and it's particularly pretty when viewed from Princes Street Gardens or the Vennel - I found the inside to be a letdown when I last visited last year. Because the castle is one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions, it felt unpleasantly busy. After waiting in a 20-minute line to see the Crown Jewels, I found the crown, sword, and scepter to be underwhelming."
"Plus, anyone hoping to see the Stone of Destiny - upon which monarchs are still crowned - will be disappointed. I was sad to learn that the historic block of sandstone was moved to the Perth Museum in 2024. I also found very little information on placards about the castle's history, and I wished I could've learned more about what everyday life looked like within its walls. Instead, a military museum makes up a large part of the interior."
A person born and raised in Edinburgh has visited more than a dozen of Scotland's most popular historic castles. Scotland contains hundreds of castles, fortresses, and palaces alongside whiskey and Highland cows. Edinburgh Castle appears impressive atop Castle Rock and offers attractive views from Princes Street Gardens and the Vennel; however, the interior experience can feel overcrowded and disappointing. Long lines led to a 20-minute wait for the Crown Jewels, which felt underwhelming. The Stone of Destiny was moved to the Perth Museum in 2024. The castle provides limited informational placards about daily life, and a large military museum occupies much of the interior.
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