Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is located on the south bank of Firth, a lowland in central Scotland, covering an area of about 260 square kilometers. It was built in 1329 and has been regarded as the capital of Scotland since15th century. However, in 1603 and 1707, political forces moved south to London many times, and the Scottish Parliament became autonomous in 199.

Edinburgh has a long history and many historical buildings are well preserved. Edinburgh Castle, Holiday Palace and St Giles Cathedral are all located here. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. In 2004, Edinburgh became the first literary city in the world. Education in Edinburgh is also very developed. Edinburgh University, one of the oldest universities in Britain, is located here and is still the top university in the world.

The urban characteristics of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the most distinctive city in Scotland. Edinburgh is unique because of its proximity to England, multicultural population and booming tourism. There are all kinds of clubs in the buildings built in Edinburgh from the15th century, and there are many gorgeous buildings in Edinburgh, including ancient churches and Victorian architectural masterpieces.

Every summer, Edinburgh hosts the largest art festival in the world, and the streets of the city will become bustling and extremely lively. Edinburgh also has some bad aspects, such as unsatisfactory living environment and changeable weather, but don't give up looking for the beauty of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is like a hodgepodge, but its cultural personality is far from being represented by a few addicts. Scottish traditional culture should make you feel warm and harmonious from the heart.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Edinburgh