Located in the South East region of Scotland, one of the jewels in the United Kingdom's crown is the majestic Edinburgh, the Scottish capital city since 1437. As it is such a historical city, Edinburgh is home to a variety of Medieval and Georgian architecture, with almost 5,000 listed buildings at its core. Because of this, its numerous stone tenements and the surrounding landscape, it is often referred to as one of the most stunning and picturesque locations in Europe. Indeed this is why the city has received the acclaim of being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Aside from the …
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Your Guide To Edinburgh
First-Time Visitor
Getting around Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a fairly compact city and best enjoyed and navigated by foot as although there are some hills, the views are definitely worth the leg work. Check out our Edinburgh Transport guide for more information.
What to See
Being such a small city, it’s hard to believe that there are so many things to do in Edinburgh. The main attraction is Edinburgh Castle which is magnificently located atop a large hill and provides a stunning and regal backdrop to the whole city.
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