Edinburgh Castle Main Gate by danapommet

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jul 24, 2011

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This is the last chance to stop an invading army. At this point, the invaders would have been trapped in a long narrow roofless hallway, with high walls on both sides. Defenders, on top of those walls would have been throwing down boulders and spears - archers shooting down arrows. I am standing in that hallway, to take this photo and you can see how high up the defenders would have been and on both sides. The large iron gate would be dropped down and large thick doors would be closed. Once inside this gate it was hand to hand combat until someone won. Some info from Wikipedia. 1995 photos scanned. Zoom is the same. Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (22)

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mgtcs

10:29PM | Sun, 24 July 2011

Another great capture Dana, very impressive place, wonderful photo!

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Faemike55

10:54PM | Sun, 24 July 2011

Fantastic capture, Dana I would not want to be one of those attacking

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zil2008

11:03PM | Sun, 24 July 2011

Great capture of the Castle.

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Katraz

1:17AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

Not the best place to be if the defenders didn't want you to come to the party. And the chap with gray hair looks as if he's enjoying himself.

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durleybeachbum

1:38AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

I agree with Alan about the visitor, poor chap! They are all as interesting as the place!

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Feliciti

2:14AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

great details in this shot !! thanks for sharing this !!

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jayfar

2:41AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

This is another of your super pics of Scotland Dana, the detail is fantastic.

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rainbows

2:53AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

A super capture, dear Dana. Excellent work. Hugs for all day. Di. xx

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fallen21

3:47AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

Wonderful capture!

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dakotabluemoon

6:48AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

Awesome photo and love the shield above this truly beautiful work.

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flavia49

8:29AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

excellent capture!

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MrsRatbag

8:53AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

Wonderful shot and info, Dana!

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mariogiannecchini

9:23AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

IMpressive , fantastic capture , Dana !Wonderful image !

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jendellas

9:52AM | Mon, 25 July 2011

All that history. I have to agree with the other comments re the grey haired fella :o)

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kbrog

12:37PM | Mon, 25 July 2011

Excellent capture and info! :)

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bobrgallegos

3:31PM | Mon, 25 July 2011

Wonderful photo and information Dana!! Couldn't imagine being a member of the attacking army in this situation.

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jocko500

5:44PM | Mon, 25 July 2011

very good shot of this place

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goodoleboy

6:00PM | Mon, 25 July 2011

Stunning POV, clarity, colors, patterns and textures in this super shot, Dana, accompanied by fascinating information as to the Castle's history. Love that brickwork.

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