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Edinburgh Castle

Castle · West End ·

Edinburgh Castle

Castle · West End ·
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15 Best Trip Destinations for Solo Travel for Women

"A dominant historic fortress visible from central vantage points and within walking distance of many attractions, offering a compact, walkable experience suitable for solo exploration." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Iconic hilltop fort with Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, chapel

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom Get directions

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Iconic hilltop fort with Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, chapel

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom Get directions

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