Accommodation for visitors in Edinburgh
As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh attracts millions of visitors every year. Whilst many will be there on business the city also attracts huge numbers of tourists - and not just during the summer.
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Business and Industry in Edinburgh
As the capital of Scotland, it should come as little surprise that Edinburgh is also the centre of financial business. The strength of finances in Edinburgh means that it has the second strongest economy in the whole of the UK, outside of London.
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Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment in Edinburgh
Finding somewhere to have a drink in Edinburgh, or as the Scots say “have a wee swallie”, is one of the easiest things to do; regardless of whether you want a quiet drink in a local, a sophisticated wine bar or a full-blown ‘anything goes’ party.
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The Geography of Edinburgh
The city’s population of nearly 450,000 lives in an area of 25,900 hectares, making Edinburgh the third most densely populated area of Scotland.
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A Brief History of Edinburgh
As the capital of Scotland ‘Auld Reekie’ or ‘The Athens of the North’ or quite simply Edinburgh, is a city steeped in history and tradition.
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Shopping in Edinburgh
Second only to Oxford Street in London, probably the most famous on-street shopping area in the UK is Princes Street. Edinburgh does have some shopping centres and retail parks, but many of the best shops are to be found in and around the city centre
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Sightseeing in Edinburgh
Whilst my all time favourite European city is Venice, my second favourite one is undoubtedly Edinburgh. When visiting Edinburgh I have found it to be one of the architecturally most interesting, well planned and historically engaging cities to be in.
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Social aspects of living in Edinburgh
With a population around 450,000, Edinburgh is the second largest city in Scotland by population. It covers an area of over 25,900 hectares giving a population density of nearly 17 people per hectare.
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Recreational and Sports amenities in Edinburgh
Edinburgh cannot really compete with Glasgow in terms of its sporting prowess. However, the city has professional football and rugby clubs alongside Ice Hockey and basketball ones; as well as excellent local amenities for its residents.
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Transport in and around Edinburgh
In keeping with its status as the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh has excellent transport links. Ironically two of the most famous
links - The Forth Road Bridge and The Forth Rail Bridge - are actually about 5 km north-west of the city.
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