@castlesofscotland: Edinburgh Scotland’s capital and has a history stretching back thousands of years. Notably, the Old Town together with the New Town of Edinburgh forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One end is closed by Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile leads away from it, with minor streets (called closes or wynds) budding off the main spine. The topography for the city is known as "crag and tail" and was created during the Ice Age. The hilltop crag was the earliest part of the city to develop, becoming fortified by Malcolm III and his wife, Saint Margaret of Scotland in the 11th century and eventually developing into the current Edinburgh Castle. The rest of the city grew slowly down the tail of land from the Castle Rock to the Palace of Holyrood. This growth continued with the development of the New Town during a time of social reform and prosperity after the Jacobite rebellions of the 18th century. #Scotland #edinburgh #rainyday #vistscotland #beautifuldestinations

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