Edinburgh

Nickname(s):

"Auld Reekie" (Old Smoky)

Demonym(s):

Edinburgers

Founded:

1125

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

519 000

Population (Urban):

530 000

Population (Metro):

901 000

Population Density (km2):

1 800

Population Density (mi2):

4 800

2nd Largest City in Scotland

7th Largest City in the United Kingdom

Language:

English

Currency:

Pound

Avg. Summertime High:

19 °C

67 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

12 °C

53 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

December

Avg. Wintertime High:

7 °C

45 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

2 °C

35 °F

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Edinburgh is like a city taken directly from a fairy tale (and works such as Harry Potter take inspiration from the city). The cityscape is dominated by Edinburgh Castle which overlooks the urban landscape. The medieval Old Town takes you back in time and, in the New Town you can still experience a modern city. Edinburgh is the Capital and Heart of Scotland and the first stop of any Scotland itinerary.

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Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott.

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral. In front of this Cathedral is the Heart of Midlothian.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle overlooks the city.

Royal Mile

The Royal Mile in the Old Town.

Greyfriars Bobby

A statue of Greyfriars Bobby. The story about this dog became well-known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died on 14 January 1872.

Greyfriars Kirkyard

Greyfriars Kirkyard

The Royal Mile

The Royal Mile with the Tron Kirk to the right.

Cockburn St

Cockburn Street is one of the most famous parts of Edinburgh.

Dean Market

Dean Village. A typical tourist trap and not much to see really.

Skyline of Edinburgh

Skyline of Edinburgh from Calton Hill.