Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, in the United Kingdom, and is divided into the historical Old City and the Georgian New City by the large green gardens on Princess Street which are ideal for walks and picnics. The Old City has beautiful medieval cobblestone streets and alleys. The Royal Mile runs from Edinburgh Castle to Holywood House Palace and has numerous fantastic buildings that date from the XVI century.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
ACTIVITIES & TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
- New Town
- Edinburgh University
- Royal Museum of Scotland
- Edinburgh Castle
- Bute House
- Sir Walter Scott Monument
- Victoria Street
- Royal Mile
- Princess Street Gardens
- Edinburgh National Monument
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALTITUDE: 41 MASL
Surface Area: 259 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: English and Scottish
Currency: Pound Sterling
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
Edinburgh Airport is located 13 km away and has a special bus route connecting it directly with the city, 24 hours a day. It has train connections to England and the rest of Scotland.
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