Task 2: read the text and match the headings (a-e) to the paragraphs (1-4) in each text. there is an extra heading you do not need (max - 4 points). a. a lot to see b. used by the army c. home to royalty d. ancient traditions live on e. a national symbol 1. edinburgh castle, situated high above the city on castle rock, was once the home of the kings and queens of scotland. the 700-year-old crown of scotland is still on display there, and the royal apartments include a tiny room where the future king of england, james i, was born in 1566. 2. the castle was the site of many battles with the english. over the centuries it survived many attempts to destroy it, that is why many scots see it as a symbol of their own survival. 3. visitors to the castle will see a military guard at the gate, because the castle is still the headquarters of the army’s scottish division. the famous military tattoo is also held here every august. this is a spectacular three-week festival of bagpipe and band music, marching and displays by scottish regiments. 4. edinburgh castle houses exhibitions of scottish history and a collection of armour and weapons. as well as what there is to see inside, the castle’s hilltop position offers the best views of the city.
