Edinburgh Castle
the royal family.
He dedicated it to his mother, Saint
Margaret of Scotland, who died in the castle
in 1093.
St. Margaret's Chapel
Crown Square
the citadel at the top of the castle.
15th century (during the reign of King
James III)
as the main courtyard of the castle.
Before 1818 it was known as Palace Yard.
Royal Palace
former Royal Apartments.
15th century
residence of the later Stewart monarchs.
The Crown Room
This vaulted Strongroom is located on the
first floor of the Royal Palace building.
contains the Honours of Scotland.
include the Crown of Scotland, sceptre and
sword of state.
The Crown
dates from 1540
made of Scottish gold and is set with 94
pearls, 10 diamonds and 33 other precious
and semi-precious gemstones.
The Sceptre
made of gold
topped with a large Rock Crystal (Quartz).
The Stone of Destiny
Also located among the honours.
The most treasured possession of Scotland.
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