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    Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The city is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth estuary and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in mid-2020, making it the second-most populous city in … See more

    "Edin", the root of the city's name, derives from Eidyn, the name for the region in Cumbric, the Brittonic Celtic language formerly spoken … See more

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    Early history
    The earliest known human habitation in the Edinburgh area was at Cramond, where evidence was found of a Mesolithic camp site dated to c. … See more

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    Edinburgh has the strongest economy of any city in the United Kingdom outside London and the highest percentage of professionals in the UK with 43% of the population holding a … See more

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    The city is affectionately nicknamed Auld Reekie, Scots for Old Smoky, for the views from the country of the smoke-covered Old Town. A note in a … See more

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    Location
    Situated in Scotland's Central Belt, Edinburgh lies on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. … See more

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    The most recent official population estimates (2020) are 506,520 for the locality (includes Currie), 530,990 for the Edinburgh settlement … See more

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    Edinburgh festivals
    The city hosts a series of festivals that run between the end of July and early September each … See more

     
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  2. Edinburgh is one of the favorite cities of the people visiting the UK from all around the world. Known for its Art & literature, this place is filled with historical sites a… See more
    Edinburgh is one of the favorite cities of the people visiting the UK from all around the world. Known for its Art & literature, this place is filled with historical sites and monuments. Some of the popular destinations include Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and the world-famous Arthur's Seat, a place filled with breathtaking views and also known as hiker's paradise. You're also likely to find some of the finest restaurants and unique boutiques in the city. So, explore the free museums or climb the top of Scott monument, this place is worth every moment.
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    Hotels | Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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    Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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    4-star hotel · Edinburgh
    "Super friendly staff, comfortable room, fantastic facilities and excellent location."

    Radisson Blu Hotel

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    4-star hotel · Edinburgh

    Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

    Tripadvisor (4.0K)
    5-star hotel · Edinburgh
    "We enjoyed the club lounge and spoke to a lovely gentleman named Kenneth there."

    The Balmoral Hotel

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    5-star hotel · Edinburgh
    "We thoroughly enjoyed a generous and delicious Christmas dinner in the Brasserie."

    Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edin…

    Tripadvisor (3.7K)
    5-star hotel · Edinburgh
    "Beautiful hotel, wonderful and friendly staff and brilliant location!"

    Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

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    4-star hotel · Edinburgh
    "Hotel very clean, food lovely and staff very friendly and helpful."
  6. Edinburgh | Geography, History, Map, & Points of Interest

  7. 18 things to know before going to Edinburgh - Lonely Planet

  8. The best things to do in Edinburgh - Lonely Planet

  9. Edinburgh - Holidays, City & Weekend Breaks | VisitScotland

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