The Regalia of Scotland

Category

Library Item

Item no

1927

Title

The Regalia of Scotland

Description

Edinburgh Castle sits on a rocky outcrop. The fortification has several buildings which have windows and chimneys. The half-moon battery has gun loops in its walls. The castle is surrounded by defensive walls some of which are crenellated. Watchtowers are positioned along the battlements, including the Esplanade. A Union Jack flies from a flagpole rising from a tower. In the foreground are a crown, sceptre, sword and chain of office. They sit on a red cushion which is placed on a carved stone plinth. A cloth with heraldic figures including a lion and a unicorn covers part of the plinth.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Engraver

Banks & Co.

Date

1867

Size

10.6 x 13.8 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh Castle is perhaps the city's most famous landmark. It stands on top of the remaining core of an extinct volcano. Excavations suggest the site was inhabited by Bronze Age man as early as 900 BC, and was fortified by Iron Age man roughly 2000 years ago. The oldest part of the present day Castle is St Margaret's Chapel, built in the early 12th century. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Crowns

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Military > Arms and armament > Daggers and swords

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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