More about Edinburgh for travellers and visitors

Edinburgh is the Capital of Scotland - UK, although the latest City in Scotland is Glasgow.

Edinburgh castle stands on volcanic rock and has a commanding view of the City.

Edinburgh is full of History and Culture of the Scottish Nation.

The City Centre provides the staging place for one of the worlds biggest New Years Eve Parties.

Out and About in and around Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the cultural heart of Scotland and well known throughout the world as a centre of culture and the arts.

Edinburgh retains much of its medieval heritage, In addition Edinburgh also saw growth in Georgian times and therefore has a wide range of Georgian architecture.

Edinburgh Castle is a development throughout the ages and fine views can be seen from the Castle walls.

Each summer Edinburgh hosts the Edinburgh Arts Festival where acts and performers from accross the world converge to perform.

Nearby is the Firth of Forth and a short trip down the M8 takes you to Glasgow.