What is a fun fact about the Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle Facts for Kids Edinburgh Castle has been under siege more times than any other castle in Britain – 23 times – which also makes it one of the most besieged places in Europe if not the entire world. More than 2 million visitors go to Edinburgh Castle every year.



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No-one lives in Edinburgh Castle now. From the 17th century onwards it was used as a military base. Parts are still run by the army, but it is now predominantly a tourist attraction.

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Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland's number one paid-for tourist attraction.

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Edinburgh is an expensive city by UK standards but not when we compare it to the capital London. Average rents for a 1 bedroom apartment stand at around $810pcm. For a large 3 bedroom apartment expect to pay around $1,240 a month. If you decide to live outside of the city center prices are much more reasonable.

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