Over the 70 years she reigned as Monarch, the Queen visited the Scottish Capital countless times and attended thousands of public engagements in the city.
During childhood and throughout her reign, she spent an abundance of time at the ancient royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, which is found at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
Here are 10 pictures of some of the Queen’s most memorable visits to Edinburgh throughout the years.
9. Walking with the Pope
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, walking with Pope Benedict XVI in the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland, on September 16, 2010. Photo: Dan Kitwood
10. At the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Queen Elizabeth II attending the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, earlier this summer. Photo: Jane Barlow