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Edinburgh Castle

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20 Best Places to Go for Christmas for Families or Solo Travelers

"A dramatic, historic stronghold that becomes a focal point of the city’s holiday season through spectacular Castle of Light projections projected onto its exterior walls, drawing crowds for seasonal displays." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. 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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