Population: 508,000
The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is a major tourism and culture destination within the UK, as well as the location of some of the country’s most highly regarded universities.Edinburghis also a major UK retail haven. Its metropolitan population is just over 900,000. It is also the home of incredible architecture and some amazing restaurants raging from modern Indian cuisine to more traditional Scottish.
Set within the city's skyline, cobbled streets and colourful characters Edinburgh offers so much in the way of entertainment including the world-famous comedy and entertainment festival, The Fringe.
Edinburgh is well connected by train and has a busy international airport.