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title: "Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh — GetMap"
description: "This rock has faced 26 sieges. Twenty-six sieges have struck this rock over 1,100 years. St Margaret’s Chapel dates from the early 12th century and is…"
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# Edinburgh Castle

This rock has faced 26 sieges

History · 🇬🇧 Edinburgh · one place, one stop

![Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh](https://gpuvmfylzaflwxeawisb.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/assets/Quests/History/ChIJ98CZIJrHh0gRWApM5esemkY.png?width=640&quality=70&resize=contain) +35 pts
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Twenty-six sieges have struck this rock over 1,100 years. St Margaret’s Chapel dates from the early 12th century and is regarded as Edinburgh’s oldest building. The fortress also served as a royal residence, arsenal, treasury, prison and home of the Honours of Scotland.

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