2. Edinburgh castle
The ancient residence of the Scottish monarchs, which is
mentioned in documents from the 11th-12th centuries. As a result of years of war with England, the fortress was repeatedly destroyed, after which it was rebuilt again. In the XV century, the residence was moved to the Holyrood Palace, and Edinburgh Castle was used as a prison. In the XVII century, by order of the English monarch Charles II in the fortress was placed arsenal. Since the XIX century it was opened for visitors.