Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, a position it has held since 1437. It is the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom and the second largest Scottish city, after Glasgow. The City of Edinburgh Council is one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas.

Located in the south-east of Scotland, Edinburgh lies on the east coast of the Central Belt, along the Firth of Forth, near the North Sea. Owing to its rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture, including numerous stone tenements, it is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe.


Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, making it the ideal city break destination. Enjoy a perfect day out at one of Edinburgh's many events this spring and summer. If it's worth celebrating, you can be sure there's a festival in Edinburgh dedicated to it! From ceilidhs and science to ghost, film and food festivals there's always something going on in the festival city, and that's just for starters.


The Old Town provides a huge variety of shops catering for every taste. from whisky to the occult and from Highland Dress to Playing Cards. There are Galleries, Antique Shops, Crafts, Jewelry, Textiles, Cameras and Electrical Goods, Camping Equipment and Brushes. You will find hostelries whose history goes back for centuries next door to the most cosmopolitan of restaurants. Whatever your taste, you will find somewhere to enjoy eating and drinking in the Old Town. And it isn't all in the Royal Mile! For some of the most intriguing shops, the most enjoyable food and drink, you must explore the Grassmarket and the Bridges and look down the interesting side streets and closes.


Unlike most city High Streets where the same national chains of shops, bars and restaurants can be seen whichever town you are in, Edinburgh's Old Town is rich in specialist shops, small restaurants and intimate little bars. Whether it is shopping, hotels, bars, cafes, restaurants or just memorable sights, there is a feast of attractions for the visitor to Edinburgh and to Scotland.