Following his rise to the throne in 1460, he made Edinburgh the ‘captial’ of Scotland with Parliaments then held on Castle Rock. He probably also built the principal courtyard now called Crown ...

Edinburgh Castle looms above the city on a craggy outcrop ... Four plush bedrooms, each with its own living area, and a cosy courtyard studio apartment still bear the 21212 name placing you ...

After exploring Edinburgh Castle, head about 20 miles west of the city to experience Blackness Castle. While there are a number of castles outside the city (this is the land of many a border ...