Edinburgh Castle is an ancient stronghold located on Castle Rock that dominates the Edinburgh skyline. It is Scotland's second most visited tourist attraction. The castle sits on an extinct volcano from 340 million years ago, stands 400 feet above sea level, and is protected by 260-foot sheer cliffs on three sides.

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2. Edinburgh Castle is an ancient Strongholdwhich, from its position atop of CastleRock, dominates the sky-line of the city ofEdinburgh. Scotland's second most visited touristattraction.

3. History of Edinburgh castle •The castle sits upon the basaltplug of an extinct volcanowhich is estimated to haverisen some 340 million yearsago during the lowercarboniferous age. •Stands 400 ft above sea level •To the south, west and norththe castle is protected bysheer cliffs rearing some 260 ftfrom the surroundinglandscape.