Photos show what it's like to visit Scotland's Edinburgh Castle, which was built on an extinct volcano and said to be haunted

Mikhaila FrielAug 29, 2021, 15:52 IST

Edinburgh Castle.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I explored Edinburgh Castle, the 12th-century Scottish royal residence thought to be haunted.
The castle was built on a hilltop that was formed by an extinct volcano.
Because of its high position, the castle gives stunning views of the city below.

I started my journey at Waverley Station, which was named after the 1814 novel by Sir Walter Scott and was used as a filming location for "Avengers: Infinity War" in 2018.

Waverley Train Station. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I started my journey at Waverley Station, which was named after the 1814 novel by Sir Walter Scott and was used as a filming location for "Avengers: Infinity War" in 2018.

The castle is located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town neighborhood, a street filled with tourist shops, Scots bagpipers, and other street performers.

A bagpiper in Edinburgh. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

It was a 10-minute walk to the castle, which cost around $21 (£15.50) per ticket.

The castle grounds. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

My first stop was the Prisoner of War vaults, used to hold prisoners of war in the 1700s and 1800s.

The Prisoner of War Vaults. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

If any part of the castle was going to be haunted, this would be it.

The stairwell in the prisoner's quarters. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I then explored the Great Hall, which was created in 1511 for King James IV.

The Great Hall. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Outside the castle grounds, I noticed large lines forming due to the castle's COVID restrictions.

A line outside the castle chapel. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

There was a long wait to get inside St Margaret's Chapel, which was so small that visitors were only allowed to enter per person or per group.

St Margaret's Chapel. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I then found a series of cannons, the largest of which had been able to fire up to two miles, according to a staff member at the castle.

The castle cannons. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

When I visited, the other tourists seemed to be more impressed with the stunning views of the city below than with the cannons.

The view of the city from the castle grounds. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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Photos show what it's like to visit Scotland's Edinburgh Castle, which was built on an extinct volcano and said to be haunted

I started my journey at Waverley Station, which was named after the 1814 novel by Sir Walter Scott and was used as a filming location for "Avengers: Infinity War" in 2018.

The castle is located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town neighborhood, a street filled with tourist shops, Scots bagpipers, and other street performers.

It was a 10-minute walk to the castle, which cost around $21 (£15.50) per ticket.

My first stop was the Prisoner of War vaults, used to hold prisoners of war in the 1700s and 1800s.

If any part of the castle was going to be haunted, this would be it.

I then explored the Great Hall, which was created in 1511 for King James IV.

Outside the castle grounds, I noticed large lines forming due to the castle's COVID restrictions.

There was a long wait to get inside St Margaret's Chapel, which was so small that visitors were only allowed to enter per person or per group.

I then found a series of cannons, the largest of which had been able to fire up to two miles, according to a staff member at the castle.

When I visited, the other tourists seemed to be more impressed with the stunning views of the city below than with the cannons.