Edinburgh is based around its Castle which sits on a great rocky outcrop.  The Castle's oldest building is St Margaret's Chapel dating from the early 12th century.  It was home to an English garrison from 1296 until 1313 but was retaken with daring surprise by the Scots during the Wars of Independence; the castle changed hands several times again over the next few hundred years.  In 1566 a son was born to Mary Queen of Scots -  James VI to be, within the castle. Today, you can see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny - on which the Kings of Scots were crowned throughout the ages..  Today, even a whole day visiting the Castle would not do it justice.  Entry for those with disabilities is possible via courtesy vehicles, ramps and a lift.

The city itself is a rich experience of beautiful buildings and monuments interesting to the specialist and the lay person alike.  There are historical buildings and museums to suite most interest.

During August, Edinburgh plays host to the Edinburgh Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as many other more specialist festivals and forums of music and entertainment.

Just a few of the places to visit:

Brass Rubbing Centre
The Caledonian Brewery
Camera Obscura
City Arts Centre
Clan Tartan Centre
Craigmiller Castle
The Dean Gallery
Deep Sea World 
Dynamic Earth
Edinburgh Butterfly World
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Central Apartments 
Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre
Edinburgh Old Town Weaving Company

Edinburgh World Heritage Trust
Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Hailes Castle
The Hub Festival Centre
Huntly House Museum
John Knox House
Lauriston Castle
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Scotland / Royal Museum
National Gallery of Scotland
National Library of Scotland
Nelson Monument
Palace of Holyrood
The People's Story

Rosslyn Chapel
Royal Botanic Garden
Royal Observatory Visitor Centre
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum
St Giles Museum
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Scott Monument
Scottish Agricultural Museum
Scottish Nat. Gallery of Modern Art
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish Tartans Museum
The Writers Museum