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Scottish N War Memorial Entrance to Shrine Old PostcardVintage Postcard. Edinburgh Castle - Scottish National War Memorial, TEntrance to Shrine. Sculpture by Mr. C. Pilkington Jackson. The Wrought Iron Gates made by Mr. Thomas Hadden are a fine example of craftmanship. Within the Gates the wrought steel casket (gifted by their Majesties the King and Queen) is visible.Publisher: Francis Caird Inglis Photographer to His Majesty at Edinburgh
Faults: Few marks on back
Background: Edinburgh Castle, an ancient stronghold on the Castle Rock in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, has been in use by assorted military forces since prehistoric times and only transferred from the Ministry of Defence recently. It lies at the top of the Royal Mile, the principal street of the Old Town which leads down to Holyrood Palace. The castle is open to visitors, and is managed by Historic Scotland. It is Scotland's leading paid tourist attraction.
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