Castle Rock was formed by a volcano that erupted some 340 million years ago. Ever since, the spot where Edinburgh Castle now ...

Hoisted high atop Edinburgh, as if monitoring the city below, Edinburgh Castle is not only one of Scotland's most recognized landmarks, but one of the country's most-visited attractions.

After exploring Edinburgh Castle, head about 20 miles west of the city to experience Blackness Castle. While there are a number of castles outside the city (this is the land of many a border ...