The Edinburgh Castle was a royal residence until the late 16th century when Mary Queen of Scots and her supporters were moved to Holyroodhouse. The 12th century, Norman-style St. Margaret's Chapel still stands in its original form. Inside the castle, you can see the Scottish Crown Jewels, the French prisons, and the most famous cannon in the UK, Mons Meg. Be sure to notice the Witches' Well, where women were burned for witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries. While you are here, take a lot of pictures because the view of the city from the castle is spectacular.

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