1. _C. Home to royalty_ Edinburgh Castle, situated high above the city on Castle Rock,
was once the home of the kings and queens of Scotland. The 700-year-old
Crown of Scotland is still on display there, and the Royal apartments
include a tiny room where the future king of England, James I, was born
in 1566.
2. _B. Used by the Army_ The Castle was the site of many battles with the
English. Over the centuries it survived many attempts to destroy it,
that is why many Scots see it as a symbol of their own survival.
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_D. Ancient traditions live on _ Visitors to the Castle will see a military guard at the gate,
because the castle is still the headquarters of the army’s Scottish
Division. The famous Military Tattoo is also held here every August.
This is a spectacular three-week festival of bagpipe and band music,
marching and displays by Scottish regiments.
4. _A. A lot to see_ Edinburgh
Castle houses exhibitions of Scottish history and a collection of armour
and weapons. As well as what there is to see inside, the castle’s
hilltop position offers the best views of the city.