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Travel Guide Directory > Scotland > Southern Scotland > Edinburgh Display All Edinburgh Scotland Listings or refine your search: New Listings Edinburgh Holiday Accommodation Edinburgh Scotland A selection of apartments throughout Edinburgh with a choice of central locations from the Georgian New Town to the lively area around the Royal Mile. Self Catering Apartments in Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland Self catering apartments in Edinburgh, available for last minute summer and festival bookings. Holiday Apartments in Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland Holiday accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. About Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and is one of the greenest and most beautiful cities in Northern Europe. Edinburgh is situated on the east coast of Scotland, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, and is the second-largest city in Scotland. The historic centre of Edinburgh is divided into two by the Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle to the south and Princes Street and the New Town to the north. Edinburgh landmarks are known throughout the world, particularly the magnificent Castle dominating the city skyline and the elegance of the Georgian New Town with its Victorian heritage. The Old Town in Edinburgh has preserved its medieval plan and many Reformation-era buildings. Princes Street has become the main shopping street in Edinburgh. With a population of over 500,000, Edinburgh is a vibrant modern working and the site of the new Scottish Parliament. The city of Edinburgh is Europe's fastest growing financial centre with an economy based around banking, financial services and tourism. Edinburgh has a temperate maritime climate with relatively mild winters and comparatively cool summer temperatures. Edinburgh is also known as The Athens of the North and is the gateway to the coastline, hills and open country of the Scottish Highlands. Many arterial road and rail routes connect Edinburgh with the rest of Scotland, and with England, making the city the major transport hub for east central Scotland. Edinburgh is one of Europe's major tourist destinations, attracting roughly 13 million visitors a year, and is the second most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom, after London. The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh's New Town area is Scotland's answer to Kew Gardens and its lush surroundings make it the perfect place to learn about exotic flora. Since its foundation in 1583, the University of Edinburgh has developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen of England's Scottish residence and scene of royal garden parties in the summer. The Museum of Modern Art, The Dean Gallery, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery and The National Gallery of Scotland are four of Edinburgh's and Scotland's major art galleries. The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh has fascinating and beautifully presented, displays including the oldest locomotive engine, Roman treasure, a Viking skeleton, and much more. More than a million visitors come to the Edinburgh Arts Festival to experience everything from the weird and wonderful Fringe to the colour and tradition of the Military Tattoo. The award-winning ghostly evening walks by "Cadies & Witchery Tours" have been a major attraction in Edinburgh since 1984. Each year Edinburgh also plays host to internationally renowned events such Film, TV and Science Festivals. The Hogmanay Celebration in Edinburgh on New Years eve has become the continent's biggest street party. Recreational drinking is one of Edinburgh's most passionately pursued pastimes. Edinburgh has two professional football clubs the Hibernian and the Heart of Midlothian and Scotland's national rugby union team is based is Murrayfield Stadium. |
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