Castle Rock was formed by a volcano that erupted some 340 million years ago. Ever since, the spot where Edinburgh Castle now ...
That’s why it towers above Edinburgh and gives the castle a clear defensive position. What a view - who knew volcanoes and rocks could be so important to building a city? The Black Cuillin on ...
Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The street party and fireworks display over Edinburgh Castle were cancelled on Monday afternoon due to a Met Office yellow weather warning which ...
That's not to mention the huge extinct volcano looming over the vast lawns ... across the shambling rooftops of the Old Town towards Edinburgh Castle and the Kingdom of Fife (a historic county ...