About Edinburgh
The Facts
Edinburgh's population is over 450,000 but that figure more than doubles to over a million during the famous arts festivals in August.
Edinburgh Festivals
Edinburgh abounds with a variety of festivals throughout the year. You are sure to find one to suit you what ever your age or interests. August, home to the world famous Military Tattoo, is the busiest month.
Art Galleries, Libraries and Museums
A national institution administered by the Scottish Education Department, this museum is situated in Chambers Street. It houses the national collections of decorative arts of the world, archaeology, ethnography, natural history, geology, technology and science.
Edinburgh Coastline
Visitors to the city are sometimes unaware of the delightful coastline of Edinburgh; the city's shore stretches 15 km (9 miles) along the Firth of Forth and includes quaint old villages, long wide promenades and a busy seaport.
They Said It
“I’ve seen the castle, I’ve eaten in fantastic restaurants, and the people here are brilliant.”
City Information
It's a great city to explore on foot. Visitors will find the city not only visually stunning but also very accessible.
History
Scotland''s Capital City. Shaped by volcanic heat and the crushing power of a slow-moving glacier, its exact origins are lost in antiquity.
The New Town
Edinburgh has been described as ''The most exciting Georgian City in Britain,'' and visitors who explore the spacious squares and crescents of the New Town-Charlotte Square, Moray Place.......
The Old Town
Most visitors to Edinburgh enjoy exploring the Old Town first of all, beginning at the Castle and proceeding down to the Palace.
Green Spaces
One of the most attractive features of Edinburgh is that the countryside comes right into the city. Trees, flowers, hills, lochs are all there within the city boundaries, which extend from sea level to 450 m (1,500 feet).