 Discover Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Edinburgh (map) is the second biggest city in Scotland. It is where the Scottish Parliament is located. Its Old Town and New Town quarters are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guide to Edinburgh Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Edinburgh that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
More on Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a population of around 472,000 people. The city is a major tourist destination in Scotland. It hosts numerous festivals throughout the year including Edinburgh Fringe, the largest performing arts festival in the world, the Edinburgh International Festival, Burns Night, and so on.
Overview of Edinburgh
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The area around Edinburgh has been settled since the Bronze Age. It is not fully clear when Edinburgh was established. It could be any time between 9th to the 11th century. It is generally accepted that Edinburgh has been established by the 12th century, during which time it already has its famous castle.
In 1492 Edinburgh became the national capital when King James IV of Scotland moved the Royal Court from Stirling to Holyrood. In 1639 King James VI of Scotland ascended the English and Irish thrones, and brought together a united kingdom under the House of Stuart. While the Parliament of Scotland stayed in Edinburgh, King James VI moved to London to rule there.
The 1707 Act of Union, opposed by many Scots, was ratified by the Parliament of Scotland. It joined the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, creating the Parliament of Great Britain based in the Palace of Westminster. Scotland was without its own Parliament for the next 300 years, only to reconvene in 1999.
By the 19th century Edinburgh was surpassed by Glasgow as the largest city in Scotland.
Donaldson's College, Edinburgh
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Budget Travel to Edinburgh
By Plane
The Edinburgh International Airport (EDI) is located some 10 miles to the west of downtown. Budget travelers can take the Airlink Express bus that links the airport to the Edinburgh city center at Waverley Bridge. The journey takes 25 minutes while the fare is £3.50. An even more economical option is to take the Lothian Bus No. 35 to Ocean Terminal. The fare is just £1.20.
By Train
The Waverley Railway Station, completed in the 1902, stands as both the railway hub of Edinburgh, and a tourist attraction in its own right. The trains from London leaves King Cross Station, taking approximately 5 hours to reach Waverley station in Edinburgh.
Budget Travel within Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a relatively compact city. Most of its places of interest are within the Old Town and New Town, which are both within walking distance. The streets of Edinburgh are charming and full of character, making a walk thorough them a pleasure on its own.
The two major bus companies in Edinburgh are Lothian and First.
Useful Links
- Free Edinburgh Classifieds
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
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Looking for Prime Office Space?
The United Kingdom was the first industrialized country in the world and has the sixth largest economy. The UK is one of the leading developed countries with great economic, political, scientific and cultural power. Due to the United Kingdom's importance as a business center new offices in Edinburgh are constantly required.
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Places of Interest in Edinburgh
- National Gallery of Scotland
One of the best art galleries in Scotland.
- New Town
Charming Georgian-style architecture from the late 18th century.
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art & Dean Gallery
Gallery housed in a 19th-century school building.
- National Museum of Scotland
Purpose-built museum housing exhibits that chronicle the history of Scotland.
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Visual history of Scotland as told through portrait paintings.
- Edinburgh Castle
Castle complex from the 12th to the 20th centuries.
- Gladstone's Land
Former merchant's house providing glimpse into life in the 17th century.
- Parliament House
Majestic Scottish parliament building from the 17th century.
- St Giles' Cathedral
Church of Scotland and mother church of Presbyterianism.
- Museum of Childhood
Endearing museum that offers a glimpse into childhood.
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Queen's official Scottish residence.
- Greyfriars Bobby
Old drinking fountain near gateway to Greyfriars Church.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Edinburgh
- Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Office Space
Looking to rent office space in Edinburgh? Here are recommended sites to find office space:
- Leeds Office Space
- Edinburgh offices
- Office space Edinburgh
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