B11

Edinburgh is one of the most written-about cities on earth. Built on ancient volcanoes and first established because of its secure and defensible
position, the capital of Scotland has become a cross­roads.

DEFENCE

B12

Practically everyone who comes to Scotland today spends some time in this city.

PRACTICAL

B13

Edinburgh is the second most popular tourist destination in Great Brit­ain and it's not hard to see why. Its midsummer international fes­tival is one of the biggest in the world.

NATION

B14

Edinburgh is a delight to explore on foot: most of its attractions are contained within a compact central area.

ATTRACT

B15

With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, Edin­burgh offers the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary
things.

CULTURE

B16

The area around the city has many      historic towns and scenic vil­lages, which are also great for exploring.

HISTORY