EDINBURGH

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
Due to its neo-classical architecture, Nicknamed Athens of the North because it was a major centre of the Enlightenment.

The Old Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

Until the late 18th century, Edinburgh consisted, almost exclusively, of what is now known as the Old Town (the area where you'll find the Castle, Royal Mile and Grassmarket).

1707 saw the Act of Union, which joined Scotland and England together politically, and moved power from Edinburgh's old parliament to London's Westminster.

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport and principal international gateway to the capital.

Want to have the Pass to Edinburgh?

With free entry to over 30 top attractions, free return airport, free comprehensive guidebook as well as loads of special offers, the Edinburgh Pass is the best way to discover all that Edinburgh has to offer. Typical savings of £60 on a 3 Day Pass. The Edinburgh Pass is available for 1, 2 or 3 CONSECUTIVE days.

Landmarks:
The Royal Mile:
The Royal Mile is a succession of streets which form the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. As the name suggests, the Royal Mile is approximately one Scots mile long,[1] and runs between two foci of history in Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Castle Rock down to Holyrood Abbey. The streets which make up the Royal Mile are (west to east) Castle Esplanade, Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand. The Royal Mile is Edinburgh Old Town's busiest tourist street, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town.

Edinburgh Castle:
[pic]
Edinburgh Castle is a castle fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position atop the volcanic Castle Rock. The castle stands up on the plug of an extinct volcano. Edinburgh Castle remains the most popular paid visitor