Edinburgh

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General Information

Edinburgh is located in the Highland region of Scotland, United Kingdom, and is the capital city of Scotland. It is the second most populated city in the country and the seventh populated in the United Kingdom.

Edinburgh is renowned for its festivals such as the Edinburgh International Festival and The Fringe, the largest international arts festival in the world. Tourism is a major income source for the city, attracting over one million tourists each year.

Edinburgh is a splendid cultural mix of a city, perched on a series of extinct volcanoes. The city centre has two distinct areas: New Town and Old Town, divided by Princess Street Gardens. The compact city centre is easily explored on foot with most of the towns attractions located here.

With the presence of three universities along with several colleges Edinburgh retains a youthful vibrant atmosphere for most of the year.

Things to do and see in Edinburgh

There are many activities and attractions in and around Edinburgh to keep all ages of tourists entertained. Some of which are :-

Edinburgh Castle – major tourist attraction in Scotland
Edinburgh Zoo – home to the UK’s only giant pandas
The Real Mary King's Close
Blair Street Underground Vaults
Our Dynamic Earth - interactive exhibits and fascinating technology
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - delighting tourists since 1835
National Museum of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland
The Museum of Childhood
The Scott Monument
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Holyroodhouse Harriet Interior – official residence in Scotland of The Queen
The Scottish Parliament – open to the public
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Scotch Whisky Experience
The Royal Yacht Britannia – the seaboard home to The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
Murder and Mystery Walking Tour of Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel

Please see the activities directory for more information.

Accommodation in Edinburgh

As is typical of a top tourist city, Edinburgh has a great selection of accommodation options from bed and breakfasts and hotels to inns, camp sites and self-catering units. Please view the accommodation directory which gives tourists an extensive choice.

Restaurants and Businesses in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the biggest financial centre in the UK outside of London, encompassing a wide range of businesses, many of which have the head offices based here.

View the restaurant and business directories for more information, or add your own free business listing.

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