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Which of the picture/s show the Osborne House?

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Who was born in Edinburgh Castle?

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When is the Military Tattoo, and how long does it last?

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Whose holiday home was Osborne House?

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What was the Swiss cottage used for?

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Edinburgh Castle

(1) ………. Edinburgh Castle, situated high above the city on Castle Rock, was once the home of the kings and queen 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.

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Edinburgh Castle

(2) ………. The castle was the site of many battles with the English. Over the centuries, it survived many attempts to destroy it, which is why many Scots see it as a symbol their own survival.

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Edinburgh Castle

(3) ……… Visitors to the castle will see a military guard a military guard on 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.

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Edinburgh Castle

(4) ………. Edinburgh Castle houses exhibitions of Scottish history and a collection of armour and weapons. As we as what there is to see inside, the castle's hilltop position offers the best views of the city.

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Osborne House

(1) ………. Osborne House is located on the Isle of Wight, overlooking the sea. A beautiful Italian-style stately home, it was the holiday home of Queen Victoria and her family.

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Osborne House

(2) ………. Osborne House has been kept almost exactly as it was when Queen Victoria lived and died there. The rooms are full of the Queen's personal possessions, including pictures and books. Visitors can also see how the Royal Family spent their leisure time. In the grounds there is a Swiss cottage designed as a playhouse for the royal children, as well as beautiful gardens open to the public.

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Osborne House

(3) ………. One of the jewels of Osborne House is the Durbar Room. The beautifully decorated walls and ceiling were made by Indian craftsmen. This room was where Victoria entertained heads of state, but it was also where her children used to perform plays for their parents.

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Osborne House

(4) ………. Queen Victoria saw Osborne House as her home, and its privacy was an escape from the formal atmosphere of Buckingham Palace. Today it stands as a memorial to Britain's much loved and longest reigning queen.