R0014 - Edinburgh Castle Bar

Perched dramatically upon an extinct volcano in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh Castle is regarded as a national treasure by the whole of Scotland. This bar tells the story of this magnificent ancient stronghold and how it has dominated Scottish history for centuries.

Indulge in the finest quality handmade chocolate while you unwrap fascinating facts about one of Scotland’s most spectacular landmarks. Created by talented Scottish chocolatiers amidst the beautiful rolling hills of south west Scotland, it’s as delicious as it is absorbing. History has never tasted so good!

TASTE OF THE TEXT Not many people know that the tradition of firing the One O’Clock Gun from the castle ramparts (by the District Gunner from the 105th Regiment Royal Artillery, every day except Sunday) at precisely 1pm, first started in 1861. It was not to make tourists jump in fright, but to help sailing ships in the Firth of Forth accurately set their marine chronometers.

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