Soldiers on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Category

Library Item

Item no

1652

Title

Soldiers on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Description

On the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle soldiers are taking part in parade drills. The men wear the kilts and sporrans of highland dress along with white jackets and are being watched by men on horseback.

Artist / maker

Inglis, Alexander Adam

Date

1892

Size

16.4 x 12 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Castle Esplanade is an area of open ground between the castle and Castlehill. The area is used for the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Edinburgh Castle stands on a volcanic plug. It has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age. The oldest part of the present day castle is St Margaret's Chapel which dates from 1093. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.

Find out more about visiting Edinburgh Castle at Historic Environment Scotland.

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Events > Ceremonies > Parades and processions

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

People > Military activities > Soldiers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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