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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.

Edinburgh Castle is due for a major investment to improve the visitor experience as tourists score it lower for enjoyment than other historic sites. The castle, the most visited paid-for ...