At a glance
#7 of 37 Historical landmarks in EdinburghLocalGuideWorld score: 4.66
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Great Hall?
- Great Hall is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 35 reviews.
- How does Great Hall rank in Edinburgh?
- Great Hall is #7 of 37 Historical landmarks in Edinburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Great Hall located?
- Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG — 0.4 km from the center of Edinburgh.
- How can I contact Great Hall?
- Phone: 0131 225 9846 · Website: edinburghcastle.scot
" A wonder of medieval Scotland, the Great Hall was completed in 1511 for King James IV. Its wooden roof is one of the most superb in Britain. Giant beams rest on stones carved with heads and symbols such as the thistle – a badge of Scotland.
Grand banquets and state events took place in the Great Hall. But James IV had little time to enjoy his new addition to the castle. The king was killed at the disastrous Battle of Flodden in 1513, fighting the forces of King Henry VIII of England – his brother-in-law. "
Grand banquets and state events took place in the Great Hall. But James IV had little time to enjoy his new addition to the castle. The king was killed at the disastrous Battle of Flodden in 1513, fighting the forces of King Henry VIII of England – his brother-in-law. "
Lots of history and used for lots of different things over the years. It does feel that Scottish history has been trumped by British army history though, with the relatively newly built memorial across the courtyard. As if the British want to turn it into the large hall instead of the Scottish Great Hall.
Built in the early 1500's this has been a garrison , hospital and weapon warehouse before being restored to the regal hall we see today , the display of medieval armaments and armour is quite impressive and display notices around the hall tell the story of the royal history in detail
Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle.
This is one spot that we can visit inside Edinburgh Castle. An old building with the decoration of carved stone corbels supporting the roof has Renaissance detailing.
It is one of only two medieval halls in Scotland with an original "Hammerbeam roof".
Now, this building visited by a lot of tourists and become a tourist hall, they can see the painting, the medieval knight's clothing, swords, and other weapons.
The Great Hall is still occasionally used for ceremonial occasions and has been used as a venue on Hogmanay (in Scottish) means the last day of the year or New Year Celebration.
This is one spot that we can visit inside Edinburgh Castle. An old building with the decoration of carved stone corbels supporting the roof has Renaissance detailing.
It is one of only two medieval halls in Scotland with an original "Hammerbeam roof".
Now, this building visited by a lot of tourists and become a tourist hall, they can see the painting, the medieval knight's clothing, swords, and other weapons.
The Great Hall is still occasionally used for ceremonial occasions and has been used as a venue on Hogmanay (in Scottish) means the last day of the year or New Year Celebration.
Beautiful from the outside and an essential photo zone for Edinburgh castle. The inside is nice but there isn't a lot to see and it's mostly recreations.
Compared to the Royal Apartments the room is great. Decorated with lots of armory. Impressive roof timbers dating from the 1500's and cut down in Norway.
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