Scotland: Edinburgh Castle [Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony]
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Uploaded by MayaAtlantis on Oct 24, 2009
A Musical Tour of Edinburgh, the Highlands and the Hebrides
With music by Felix Mendelssohn
Chapter II
Edinburgh Castle has served various purposes during its long history, whether as a royal residence or as a stronghold. Constructed on the summit of the hill known as The Mound, it dominates the city, overlooking the principal thoroughfare, Princes Street, with gardens in the intervening valley below. From its early medieval or more primitive origins, the Castle was gradually developed and remodeled, until it reached its present form, approached now through a late 19th century gatehouse. At the highest point of the Castle Rock is St Margarets Chapel, a 12th century building extensively restored in more recent times. The Castle, which underwent siege in 1573, when it was successfully defended by the Queens supporter, Kirkcaldy of Grange, provides a view over the city below.
Music Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, Scottish
II. Vivace non troppo
The second movement of Mendelssohns Scottish Symphony suggests the sound of the bagpipes, with themes of obvious Scottish affinity.
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I have lived in the castle and its not haunted it is a lovely place to wake up in the morning tho...
gogs217 1 year ago
Beautiful , I visited there in 2009 and 2010, to watch Biritish Open Golf.
Far over the down town , crossing see , the mecca of golf, St Andrews is there.
kztakasaka 1 year ago
@linathessaloniki lol.alright..
despA25 1 year ago
@despA25
My ignorance speeks,I guess!!!
linathessaloniki 1 year ago
@linathessaloniki are you sure? in that haunted castle?
despA25 1 year ago
I always wanted to go there...
linathessaloniki 2 years ago