Friday 4th November 2011
Castle 'best heritage attraction'
Press Association
Edinburgh Castle has been named the best UK heritage attraction at the "Oscars" of the travel industry.
The attraction won the gold award at the 2011 British Travel Awards ceremony in London on Wednesday.
The castle has had one million visitors this year and is now a popular venue for music fans, as well as tourists, hosting recent performances by Bryan Ferry and Arcade Fire.
Nick Finnigan, Edinburgh Castle's executive manager, was presented with the award at the ceremony in London.
He said: "This is a great honour. Edinburgh Castle is home to the Scottish crown jewels, which are amongst the oldest regalia in Europe, and the Stone of Destiny. However, it is also a fantastic venue for events ranging from rock concerts through to spectacular firework displays at the end of the Edinburgh Festival and New Year, bringing something for everyone to enjoy.