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.
Report Abuse I agree with janisj on the facts - Scotland definitely has beautiful castles, and Edinburgh is gorgeous. I love both Ireland and Scotland so much I even wrote a guide book on planning your own trip for each. I would say that Ireland, landscape-wise, is a bit gentler and softer than most of Scotland.