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All About Edinburgh
WHAT IS SPECIAL
ABOUT EDINBURGH?
Edinburgh Castle is built on an extinct volcano.
The Royal Mile is actually one mile and 107 yards long.
Edinburgh was the first city in the entire world to have its own fire service.
Edinburgh has 112 parks and more trees per head of population than any other city in the U.K.
WHAT IS EDINBURGH FAMOUS FOR?
There are many things Edinburgh is famous for like its literary heritage, historic cobbled streets, and striking architecture.
Not to mention its world-famous whisky walks and festivals.
Want to know more about 'Auld Reekie', the capital city of Scotland?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EDINBURGH?
(Most) souvenir shops on the Royal Mile should be avoided.
English money is legal in Edinburgh.
Some men wear kilts.
Locals grumble about the festivals.
It's cold.
Avoid Edinburgh during the festival (if you're not attending it).
The Edinburgh train from London takes you to the heart of the city.
WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE EDINBURGH?
"Scotland is renowned not only for its whiskies but for our passion for food.
Edinburgh is full to the brink with some of the UK's best Michelin star restaurants, great
afternoon tea, bakeries, brilliant pub grub, hearty steakhouses, and street food vendors,"
said a local.
WHY IS EDINBURGH WORTH VISITING?
Some of the top reasons to visit Edinburgh are: Beautiful buildings.
Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since 1437 and is full of beautiful architecture and historic buildings such as Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Atmospheric surroundings.
WHAT KIND OF CITY IS EDINBURGH?
As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a city that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern vitality.
Its cobbled streets, towering castle, and stunning architecture make it a captivating destination for travelers from around the world.
IS EDINBURGH A BEAUTIFUL CITY?
Edinburgh has been named among the '25 Most Beautiful Cities in the World' by a renowned US travel magazine.
IS EDINBURGH A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE?
Edinburgh offers a high quality of life, with excellent healthcare, education, and public transportation.
The city is home to several world-class universities, including the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University, making it an ideal destination for students and academics.
WHY SHOULD I GO TO EDINBURGH?
"Scotland is renowned not only for its whiskies but for our passion for food.
Edinburgh is full to the brink with some of the UK's best Michelin star restaurants, great afternoon tea, bakeries, brilliant pub grub, hearty steakhouses, and street food vendors," said a local.
WHY IS EDINBURGH THE BEST CITY?
Edinburgh has the highest life expectancy of the UK's 8 major cities.
And the highest proportion of life spent in good health (80%) Boasts the most 'green flag' parks (35), twice as many as runner up Birmingham.
With a greater number of ultra-low emission vehicles compared to elsewhere in Scotland.
IS IT EXPENSIVE TO LIVE IN EDINBURGH?
Edinburgh is an expensive city by UK standards but not when we compare it to the capital London.
Average rents for a 1 bedroom apartment stand at around $810pcm.
For a large 3 bedroom apartment expect to pay around $1,240 a month.
WHAT IS THE MOST FAMOUS FOOD IN EDINBURGH?
The legendary savory pudding, Haggis, is made with sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, combined with onions, spices, and oats.
It is typically served with "neeps and tatties" (turnips and potatoes) and Scotch whisky.
IS EDINBURGH A BIG AIRPORT?
Today Edinburgh Airport has two runways and a single passenger terminal.
Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport and the sixth busiest in the United Kingdom.
WHAT IS THE WASTE PROBLEM IN EDINBURGH?
"In Edinburgh we deal with more than 200,000 tonnes of household waste every year, which has a big impact on the environment.
Our Waste Management strategy explains how we're helping you change that.
It's best to avoid producing waste to start with by reducing and reusing it," said a local.
WHAT IS EDINBURGH OLD NAME?
The site of the city of Edinburgh was first named as “Castle Rock”.
The name “Edinburgh” is rumored to originate from the old English of “Edwin's fort”, referring to the 7th century King Edwin of Northumbria (and “burgh” means “fortress” or “walled collection of buildings”).