Edinburgh Castle: Scotland's Haunted Fortress

Castles, Palaces & Tombs

by Barbara Knox

In Edinburgh Scotland's Haunted Fortress, readers will explore this awesome fortress that has stood for more than 2,000 years. Children will meet the Earl of Moray, who scaled the castle's walls to stage a daring commando raid in 1314. They'll also read about the many ghosts that have haunted the castle, and discover Scotland's revered treasures, the Stone of Destiny and the Crown Jewels. Full-color photographs, map, timeline, diagram, and a gripping narrative will entertain and inform students.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2006