The entrace to Edinburgh castle. This castle has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh like no other castle in Scotland , and Edinburgh Castle is unequalled in the whole of the British Isles . Over one thousand years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh rock and it is easy to see why over a million visitors a year visit Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh's oldest building is found inside the castle - St. Margareth's chapel.The building was built in the 12th century by King David I who dedicated it to his mother Margaret after her death in 1093. It is a small building around 10 foot wide and 28 foot in length, and seats about 20 people.
My hopeless romantic bones had been tickled over the beautiful love story associated with this chapel. King Malcolm was enchanted by the pious and beautiful young princess Margarethe, it was love at first sight. They got deeply in love and married and eventually became the rules of Scotland. Although they were two different people, King Malcolm whose passion was outdoor and war particularly against the English, while Queen Margareth religion and peace, their love for each other protected their marriage. When King Malcolm was killed, Queen Margareth died 4 days later in this very chapel, of broken heart. As I quietly sat down I could really feel peace and love all over this small building who mysteriously stood the test of time, standing humbly at the top of Edinburgh castle. I offered by prayers to St. Margareth (yes, she has been proclaimed Saint). I prayed for peace and good health for everyone and the kind of she found, for myself.
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