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From its origins as a Bronze Age settlement, to a battleground for Robert the Bruce鈥檚 men during the Wars of Independence, and a refuge for Mary, Queen of Scots, this castle has stood witness to thousands of years of Scottish history.

Dan joins Senior Guide Mhairi Summers at Edinburgh Castle to tell the tales of the kings, queens, rebels, and prisoners who have passed through its gates over the centuries, revealing how the castle shaped鈥攁nd was shaped by鈥擲cottish history.

This is part of Dan's 'Guide to Europe' travel series.

Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.

All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3Media.

Dan Snow's History Hit is a History Hit podcast.