The royal insignia mark everything around the castle. Here you can see the Scottish thistle, English rose, and French fleur de lis adorning a rain gutter.
Great Hall: 1503-13 Built for King James IV (1488-1513) as a majestic setting for ceremonial occasions. Converted in 1650 into a soldiers' barracks by Oliver Cromwell. Restored in 1887 and used today for state and royal functions.