Edinburgh Castle: Fortress of Scotland's History

From its volcanic origins to its role as a royal palace, military garrison, and prison, Edinburgh Castle has witnessed nearly every major event in Scotland's story. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the castle's strategic importance in the Wars of Independence, where it changed hands many times; its transformation under the Stewarts; the dramatic siege of 'The Lang Siege' in the 16th century; and its less glorious later life as a prison for French and American captives. They also touch on the mystery of the Stone of Destiny's return, the legend of the One O'Clock Gun, and the ghosts said to haunt its halls. No prior knowledge needed—just a curiosity about the rock that became the heart of a nation. #EdinburghCastle #ScotlandHistory #WarsOfIndependence #SiegeOfEdinburghCastle #StoneOfDestiny #MaryQueenOfScots #RoyalPalace #CastleRock #LangSiege #OneOClockGun #GhostStories #MedievalFortress #ScottishHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Castle #Edinburgh #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo