Edinburgh Castle esplanade

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The Edinburgh Castle esplanade is the broad, open parade ground in front of Edinburgh Castle that serves as a prominent outdoor performance and ceremonial space in Scotland’s capital.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ceremonial space
parade ground
public square
accessedVia Royal Mile
adjacentTo Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle
surface form: Edinburgh Castle main gate
country Scotland
function gathering place for visitors to Edinburgh Castle
venue for national and ceremonial events
hasViewOf Edinburgh city centre zone
surface form: Edinburgh city centre

New Town
surface form: New Town, Edinburgh

Princes Street
hosts Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
locatedIn Edinburgh
Scotland
United Kingdom
locatedOn Castle Rock
notableFor large-scale seating stands during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
panoramic views over Edinburgh
openTo the public
overlooks Royal Mile
ownedBy Historic Environment Scotland
partOf Edinburgh Castle
surfaceType paved
touristAttraction true
usedDuring Edinburgh festivals
surface form: Edinburgh Festival
usedFor festivals
military parades
outdoor performances
public ceremonies
tourist gatherings

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo venue Edinburgh Castle esplanade
Grassmarket near Edinburgh Castle esplanade
Royal Scots Regimental Museum locatedIn Edinburgh Castle esplanade
this entity surface form: Castle Esplanade area of Edinburgh Castle