Edinburgh castle

Castle Rock, which is a fortress, has long been inhabited by different peoples. The first mention of this place is found even in Ptolemy, who describes the village votadini here. The Roman chronicles Castle rock is referred to as "Alauna" - "mountain place." Some historians believe that the people were still in the area for 1000 years BC The first construction of the castle dates back far into the Middle Ages. The largest construction of the fortress took place in the 17th century. It then became the center of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's capital city. On three sides the castle is surrounded by inaccessible cliffs. For it is only one road, which is easily visible and easily shelled. Therefore, few can boast successful conquerors storm the castle. All the wars in the country reduced to the siege and conquest is the Edinburgh castle, which is still called "the key to Scotland". In the 18th century the castle was converted into a prison, and has only recently been transferred to the Ministry of palaces and castles of Scotland.