Discover the Secrets: Top 6 Unbelievable Fun Facts About Edinburgh Castle

1. Mons Meg's Hide-and-Seek Saga

Losing your heavy artillery is never a barrel of laughs: fortunately for Mons Meg—Edinburgh Castle's medieval cannon with a penchant for hide-and-seek—it was simply a false tale. Though the cannon did briefly vacation at the Tower of London in 1754, it was safely returned to its Scottish home in 1829 thanks to the efforts of Sir Walter Scott and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Today, Mons Meg proudly stands as a must-see tourist attraction at the historic castle.
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2. Ghostly Encounters and Royal Rendezvous

In a land where rock meets romance, and ghost stories spike the chills factor faster than an Arctic breeze: Edinburgh Castle is not only an age-defying fortress with a past that dates back to the Iron Age, but it has also been a home to some of the world's most notorious royals, witnessed Anglo-Scottish skirmishes, and even endured partial destruction by the English. Though haunted history and breathtaking views may lure you in, prepare to embark on a journey of historical discovery set within its ancient walls – just be sure to book tickets in advance and choose your companions wisely, for the ghosts may be watching!
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Did you know that six ravens, known as guardians of the Tower of London, are believed to protect it from harm with their own residence on the South Lawn? Discover the legend behind these intelligent and territorial birds and why only the Ravenmaster is allowed to approach them closely! 🏰🦅

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3. St. Margaret's Chapel's Explosive Past

From medieval prayer sessions to explosive storage solutions: St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, was not only constructed in the 12th century, but also served as a gunpowder store after the Protestant Reformation before being restored as a lovely (and much less dangerous) Category A listed historic building.
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4. Mons Meg's Breakup Drama

Talk about a mega breakup: Mons Meg, the world-famous cannon at Edinburgh Castle, had one explosive split in 1680 that left her permanently scarred. But that didn't stop her from becoming a Scottish icon: This 20-inch calibre cannon, built in 1449 and gifted to the King of Scots by the Duke of Burgundy in 1457, has seen her fair share of action, from sieges to ceremonial salutes. However, after her fateful burst, she was retired, stowed away in the Tower of London, only to return home to Edinburgh Castle, where she now enjoys the attention of adoring tourists.
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5. Castle on a Volcanic Throne

Perched like a majestic phoenix atop the fiery remnants of its volcanic lair, Edinburgh Castle truly knows how to rock its living quarters: sizzling with defense strategy, this age-old fortress flourishes on an extinct volcano and boasts a whopping 3,500-year-old legacy as Edinburgh's oldest continually occupied site.
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6. Bedsheet Ladder Escapades

When bedsheet ladders were all the rage and French flair met Scottish highlands: Edinburgh Castle makes a cheeky appearance in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel St Ives, where Napoleonic War-era French prisoners get creative with an escape plan involving braided bed linen. This literary caper draws inspiration from the actual French soldiers' confinement within the castle's prison vaults, a historical tidbit you can delve into at the castle's Prisons of War exhibition.
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