The stateâs graduating class of 2015 earned the highest average composite score, 22.7 out of a possible 36. Minnesota students continue to lead the nation in ACT college entrance exam scores, according to national data released Wednesday. The stateâs graduating class of 2015 earned the highest average composite score, 22.7 out of a possible 36, among states in which at least half the graduates took the test. The national average was 21.
Edinburgh Castle is located at the top of the Royal Mile, at the west end of Edinburgh's Old Town. The volcanic Castle Rock offers a naturally defended position, with sheer cliffs to north and south, and a steep ascent from the west.n the early 15th century, another English invasion, this time under Henry IV, reached Edinburgh Castle and began a siege, but eventually withdrew due to lack of supplies. From 1437, Sir William Crichton was Keeper of Edinburgh Castle, and soon after became Chancellor of Scotland.
SCOTLANDâS leading tourist attraction towers over the capital city. The Royal castle has stood in this spot since the 12th century and remained the Scottish Royal residence until the Union of the Crowns in 1603. Line of steel buttresses erected against the North Parapet wall of Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Built on top of an extinct volcano, its geographical location made it one of the best defended fortresses in Scottish history. Its role in wars aside, Edinburgh Castle has had a colourful history to say the least. Here are some lesser known facts about the historical landmark: 1. Castle Rock has been inhabited for 2865 years. The lone piper stands on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle during the Edinburgh Tattoo in August 1966. Archaeologists have found evidence that there were early settlers on top of castle rock since the Bronze Age â or 850 BCE.