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2. Historical Sites to Visit in Edinburgh
Thanks to historical
restoration, there is much to
see on a walking tour of
Edinburgh. Every step is a
revelation, from winding
alleyways to ancient courtyards.
The 11th century Edinburgh
Castle towers above the capital
on a hill of volcanic rock and
gives stunning views of the city
and countryside. St Margaret's
Chapel, the oldest building in
Edinburgh, Mons Meg siege cannon, the Great Hall, the magnificently restored
Laich Hall and the Scottish National War Memorial are here with the 'Honours of
the Kingdom' exhibition tracing the history of Scotland's Crown Jewels.
At the entrance to the castle is the top end of the Royal Mile, one of the oldest
streets in Edinburgh that has retained much of its historical atmosphere. Part
way down this famous street is St. Giles' Cathedral, The High Kirk of Edinburgh,
which is generally regarded as the mother church of Presbyterianism. The
Cathedral was officially consecrated by the Bishop of St. Andrews in 1243;
however, its four massive central pillars date back to 1120.
At the other end of the Royal Mile is the baroque Palace of Holyroodhouse, which
serves as a reminder of Scotland's volatile history. This is where Mary Queen of
Scots lived for many years and where her secretary was murdered. Today, it is
the official Scottish residence of Britain’s Royal Family.
Situated within Holyrood Park is a large hill that resembles a crouching lion—this
is Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano (the largest of a number of volcanoes that gave
this region its shape). The view from the summit is magnificent.
Nearby is The National Gallery of Scotland, home to Scotland's greatest collection
of paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, and is
one of the very finest galleries of its size in the world. Alternatively, The Royal
Museum houses the National Museums’ of Scotland's international collections in

3. a magnificent Victorian building. Displays include science and industry, geology,
decorative arts, European sculpture, ceramics and ethnographies from around the
world.
For more information about historical restoration and how important it is in
preserving the history of a country or state, visit us!
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http://www.spectracompany.com/Services/historic-restoration