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Edinburgh


Edinburgh is the capital and second largest city (after Glasgow) of Scotland, in the UK. Edinburgh has in fact been the Scottish capital since 1437, and seat of the revived Scottish Parliament since it first met in 1999. As of the 2001 census, Edinburgh had a population of 448,624.

Perhaps the best known building in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Castle which overlooks the city from Castle Rock. There is archaeological evidence of human habitation on the site since at least the 9th century BCE, but most of the castle buildings actually date to the 16th century - the exception is St. Margaret's Chapel which was built in the early 12th century, and is in fact the oldest building in the whole of Edinburgh.

Other noteworthy sites in Edinburgh include the highly distinctive Nelson's Monument (on Calton Hill), and Arthur's Seat, the latter being an unusual geological formation created from an ancient extinct volcano eroded by glaciers during the ice ages.

Edinburgh is home to many festivals and events, especially during the Summer months. Many people have heard of the Edinburgh Fringe (the world's largest arts festival), the Edinburgh Festival (arts and culture) and Edinburgh International Festival (performing arts). There are also several other excellent but slightly lower profile festivals: the Edinburgh Art Festival, the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Additionally, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a show involving military bands, pipers, and fireworks takes place nightly for around 3 weeks at the Castle Esplanade during the summer (buy tickets in advance if you want to attend, all tickets sell out quickly in advance of the tattoo).

Edinburgh


Key Facts about Edinburgh


Edinburgh Castle:
Here are some facts about Edinburgh:
  1. Edinburgh is the capital and second largest city (after Glasgow of Scotland.

  2. As capital of the country, Edinburgh is home to the Scottish Parliament, which is located in the Holyrood area of the city.

  3. The city is located on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth.

  4. Edinburgh has the second strongest economy of any city in the UK after London:

    • 43% of the population of Edinburgh hold a degree or professional economy.

    • The gross value added per employee is the second highest of any city in the UK (after London).

  5. Edinburgh is also known for its university, which is considered to be one of the top 20 universities in the world.

  6. Edinburgh Airport is the busiest and biggest airport in Scotland. It handles both international and domestic flights.

  7. Rail links to Edinburgh mainly go through Edinburgh Waverley station, which is in the city center, and is one of the main stations on the East Coast Main Line which connects London to Aberdeen.

  8. Edinburgh also has a small suburban rail network, the core of which is Edinburgh Crossrail which has been operating since 2002.

  9. Edinburgh's roads tended to be congested. This has been ameliorated somewhat by the suburban rail system, and a very extensive bus network (including six park and ride sites). Residents of Edinburgh however rejected introducing a congestion charge in a referendum in 2005.

  10. A controversial tram scheme is currently under construction, with initial operations expected now to begin in 2014. The controversy has mainly arisen because of spiralling costs, and because the scope of the project has been significantly curtailed as the costs rose.


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Rick Steves Snapshot Edinburgh

By Rick Steves

Rick Steves
Released: February 28th, 2023
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  • ISBN: 1641715332
  • EAN: 9781641715331
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  • Edition: 4
  • Number of Pages: 144
  • Author: Rick Steves
  • Publication Date: February 28th, 2023
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  • Size: 7.95 inches by 4.5 inches by 1.3 Inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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Lonely Planet Pocket Edinburgh (Pocket Guide)

By Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet
Released: June 13th, 2023
Paperback (192 pages)

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  • ISBN: 1838693564
  • EAN: 9781838693565
  • PartNumber: 9781838693565
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  • Paperback
  • Edition: 7
  • Number of Pages: 192
  • Author: Neil Wilson
  • Publication Date: June 13th, 2023
  • Release Date: June 13th, 2023
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  • Size: 6.0 inches by 4.25 inches by 0.375 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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Streetwise Edinburgh Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Edinburgh, Scotland (Michelin Streetwise Maps)

By Michelin

Michelin
Released: July 15th, 2023
Map (1 pages)

Streetwise Edinburgh Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Edinburgh, Scotland (Michelin Streetwise Maps)
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Streetwise Edinburgh Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Edinburgh, Scotland (Michelin Streetwise Maps)
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  • Model: 9782067260672
  • ISBN: 2067260677
  • EAN: 9782067260672
  • PartNumber: 9782067260672
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  • Format: Folded Map
  • Number of Pages: 1
  • Author: Michelin
  • Publication Date: July 15th, 2023
  • Release Date: July 15th, 2023
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  • Size: 8.3 inches by 4.18 inches by 0.17 inches
  • Weight: 0.14550509292 Pounds
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The Mini Rough Guide to Edinburgh (Travel Guide with eBook) (Mini Rough Guides)

By Rough Guides

Rough Guides
Released: October 4th, 2022
Paperback (144 pages)

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  • ISBN: 1839057742
  • EAN: 9781839057748
  • PartNumber: 9781839057748
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  • Edition: 1
  • Number of Pages: 144
  • Author: Rough Guides
  • Publication Date: October 4th, 2022
  • Release Date: October 4th, 2022
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  • Size: 5.6 inches by 4.0 inches by 0.5 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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DK Edinburgh Pocket Map and Guide (Pocket Travel Guide)

By DK

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  • Size: 2.755905509 inches by 6.1023621985 inches by 0.1968503935 inches
  • Weight: 0.16314207388 pounds
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Rick Steves Best of England: With Edinburgh (Rick Steves Travel Guide)

By Rick Steves

Rick Steves
Released: February 27th, 2024
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  • ISBN: 1641715812
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  • Edition: 4
  • Number of Pages: 424
  • Author: Rick Steves
  • Publication Date: February 27th, 2024
  • Release Date: February 27th, 2024
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  • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.05 inches by 16.5 inches
  • Weight: 1.00089866948 Pounds
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Discovering Edinburgh Illustrated Map: Ideal for exploring

By Collins

Collins
Released: May 21st, 2024
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  • Format: Folded Map
  • Number of Pages: 2
  • Author: Collins
  • Publication Date: May 21st, 2024
  • Release Date: May 21st, 2024
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  • Size: 7.78 inches by 4.44 inches by 0.34 inches
  • Weight: 0.0661386786 pounds
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Edinburgh Like a Local: By the people who call it home (Local Travel Guide)

By DK Travel, Michael Clark & Xandra Robinson-Burns

DK Eyewitness Travel
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  • Number of Pages: 192
  • Authors: DK Travel, Kenza Marland, Michael Clark, Stuart Kenny, Xandra Robinson-Burns
  • Publication Date: February 8th, 2022
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  • Size: 7.31 inches by 5.38 inches by 0.68 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
  • Color: Sky/Pale blue
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Moon Edinburgh, Glasgow & the Isle of Skye (Travel Guide)

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  • PartNumber: 75 Black-and-white photos, 75 Full-color
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  • Edition: 1
  • Number of Pages: 416
  • Author: Sally Coffey
  • Publication Date: June 25th, 2019
  • Release Date: June 25th, 2019
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  • Size: 7.5 inches by 5.6 inches by 0.8 inches
  • Weight: 0.76941329438 pounds
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