The Gatehouse, Edinburgh Castle

Category

Library Item

Item no

2095

Title

The Gatehouse, Edinburgh Castle

Artist / maker

Wyllie, H. D.

Date

1945

Size

14.5 x 11 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Gatehouse was built in 1888 to provide a more dramatic entrance to Edinburgh Castle. It replaced a simpler 17th century structure. Either side of the gateway are bronze statues, one of Sir William Wallace, and one of King Robert the Bruce.

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.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Coats of arms

Architecture > Architectural features > Gateways

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

People > Entertainment and sports > Pipers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Edinburgh Castle

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Cobbled paths