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Edinburgh Castle
@edinburghcastle
A mighty fortress, dominating the skyline for centuries, defender of the nation. Managed by @HistEnvScot We're no longer actively using this account.
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Aug 4, 2023
    👀Look who was guarding the castle this morning, keeping everything safe until you all arrive! Thanks to our colleague Jamie for snapping the castle fox 📸
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Dec 25, 2019
    We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Edinburgh Castle. Have a wonderful time with friends and family. #EdinburghCastle #ChristmasDay
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Jun 1, 2022
    To mark Her Majesty The Queen's #PlatinumJubilee, there will be a gun salute at the castle at 12pm tomorrow.
    Castle guns and men in uniforms standing by a castle wall
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Jun 8, 2020
    Sit down, relax and listen to the castle's history with our audio guide from the comfort of your own home! Hear real accounts re-told from the familar voices of authors Ian Rankin and George R Martin and actor Saoirse Ronan plus many more. 🎧historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/…
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Apr 1, 2015
    Have you hear the news? @TheVampsband will play the esplanade Sat July 18 with tickets on sale Sat 18 April
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Feb 10, 2024
    We are happy to welcome you all back to our newly refurbished Redcoat Café ☕🍰 If you are visiting us over the weekend, pop in for a warm beverage or even a tasty slice of cake 😋
    white table and chairs, wooden floors and roof panels. Big white rectangle planters with green plants.
    Wooden cabinet which has lots of food displayed on it, including cakes, fruit and crisps.
    Close up of table with more table and chairs in background, wooden floors and roof panels. Big white rectangle planters with green plants.
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Oct 6, 2020
    Absolutely glorious! 😍
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    Edinburgh Spotlight
    @edinspotlight
    Oct 6, 2020
    Replying to @edinspotlight
    No editing how red it is, this is a video clip
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Nov 8, 2020
    The castle will be lit in a red hue this evening to mark #RemembranceSunday
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Feb 4, 2019
    Tonight keep an eye out for the castle in a beautiful red hue to celebrate Chinese New Year. #EdinburghCastle
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Nov 10, 2019
    Look out for the castle lit red tonight to mark Remembrance Sunday. #LightUpRed #ScottishPoppyAppeal
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Jan 25, 2022
    To mark Robert Burns Birthday today, the castle will be lit in a striking blue hue this evening. #BurnsNight
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Nov 30, 2024
    🏰Happy St Andrews Day from all of us here at Edinburgh Castle! To celebrate we will be lighting the castle blue after #CastleOfLight 💙 #StAndrewsDay2024 #StAndrewsDay
    Edinburgh Castle lit up in the colour blue. Set against a dark background
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Jul 4, 2021
    This is the perfect view for a Sunday morning. 😍 #ForeverEdinburgh
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    Edinburgh Castle
    @edinburghcastle
    Sep 28, 2022
    A5 - Autumn might mean rainy Edinburgh streets and dark clouds over castle rock... Luckily the castle still looks beautiful in the rain! ☔ #ScotlandHour
    Picture of Edinburgh cobbled street with street lamp in the rain with castle and dark clouds in the background.