Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 55.953251, -3.188267.

Edinburgh, or the City of Edinburgh, is the largest and the second most populous city of Scotland, its capital and arguably the most beautiful city of the region. It is located in the southeastern part of Scotland, in the lowlands near the mountainous northern part of the region. The setting of the city is wonderful, right on the shores of the spectacular bay formed by the River Forth entering the North Sea. The history of Edinburgh goes back to the Mesolithic epochs, and in our times it is possible to find plenty of evidence of almost all historic eras, in architecture and historical archaeological sites of the city. Edinburgh is famous for its amazing architecture, numerous museums and historical buildings, castles and churches, celebrations and festivals, as well as other landmarks and cultural events.

Those who have already visited the city, often say that Edinburgh should be considered one of the most beautiful cities on the continent. Its unique atmosphere, wonderful nature, the abundance of great places to see and interesting activities to get involved in, friendly people and unexpectedly soft climate have made the city one of the most popular tourist destinations of the UK and the whole of western Europe. The city is a center of cultural life and entertainment in Scotland, with the country's best theaters, shopping areas, entertainment parks, restaurants, pubs, and other establishments located there. Traditionally, Edinburgh has been an education hub, with plenty of colleges, universities, and other private or public educational institutions situated throughout the city.

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