Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Dominating the Edinburgh skyline from an ancient volcanic rock 130 metres above the city, Edinburgh Castle has been a royal residence, military garrison, and national symbol for over 3,000 years. It houses the Honours of Scotland (the oldest crown jewels in Britain, dating to 1540) and the Stone of Destiny, on which Scottish and English monarchs have been crowned for 700 years. It is Scotland's most visited attraction with 2.2 million visitors annually.