Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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View of cannons on the Half Moon Battery

半月炮台

半月炮台是爱丁堡城堡独有的一景,也是俯瞰爱丁堡全城和眺望远方的最佳观景台。

半月炮台搭建位置保证了炮弹能直接向通往城堡的方向向下发射。

今天我们看到的大炮是在1810年拿破仑战争中所铸造的18磅前装线膛大炮。城堡最早是由“七姐妹”(Seven Sisters)保卫的。“七姐妹”是1500年左右为詹姆士四世在爱丁堡城堡铸造的铜炮。

半月炮台有个秘密—它其实是围绕着巨大的中世纪的大卫塔废墟所建造的。

大卫二世在1367至1368年间开始建造大卫塔,但是大卫塔在1571至1573年的长期围城(Lang Siege)中被摧毁。