Local Information

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful and popular cities in Europe. The 'castle' being the most famous landmark for tourists and visitors to the city.

Edinburgh has a nice blend and mixture of cultures to suit everyone. From modern day life covering educational, financial excellence and vibrant tourism to steeped in true historical tradition.

Whatever your reason for visting or staying in Edinburgh, the 'capital city' has plenty on offer for everyone.

If you mention Edinburgh at all, everyone immediately connects to the Edinburgh International Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe and The Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Tattoo is a spectacular military display staged completely on the castle's floodlit esplanade. Edinburgh Castle is the most visited of all Scottish monuments. The city's famous 'Royal Mile' stems from the castle to The Palace of Holyroodhouse which today is the official Scottish residence of Britain's Royal Family. The newly constructed Scottish parliament is situated close to the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom of 'The Royal Mile'.

Outwith London, Edinburgh is a key financial centre where many large banks and insurance companies have based their head offices.

Edinburgh has a long-standing reputation for educational excellence and the city is also home to four universities, each with their own particular strengths.

University of Edinburgh
Heriot-Watt University

Napier University
Queen Margaret College University

Tourism is a key industry, therefore, there are many hotels, restaurants & catering firms operating throughout the year.

The R.A.F. and Army both have bases in the area and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is the largest hospital in Scotland.

Apart from being easily accessible within central Scotland by all major road routes, Edinburgh's transport network system is supported very efficiently by air from Edinburgh Airport, and by rail from Edinburgh Waverley.

By clicking on the 'local links' section you will be able to explore in further detail all of the above and find out more about Edinburgh in general.

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Useful Links

Edinburgh Fringe

http://www.edfringe.com

Edinburgh Festival

http://www.eif.co.uk

Edinburgh Tattoo

http://www.edintattoo.co.uk

Edinburgh Local Council Info

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Edinburgh Airport

http://edinburghairport.com

Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/Stations/stations/...

Edinburgh University

http://www.ed.ac.uk

Napier University

http://www.napier.ac.uk

Herot Watt University

http://www.hw.ac.uk

Queen Margaret University College

http://www.qmuc.ac.uk

Visit Edinburgh

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/heritage/visit_edin...

Financial Servies Authority (FSA)

http://www.fsa.gov.uk

Things to do in Edinburgh

http://thingstodo-edinburgh.com

The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS)

http://www.nalscheme.co.uk

Edinburgh Golf Courses

http://www.newcot.demon.co.uk/golf.html

Edinburgh Theatres

http://www.edinburghtheatres.com/

Edinburgh Cinemas

http://www.edinburghguide.com/aande/film/ed_mov...

Edinburgh Restaurants

http://www.edinburghrestaurants.co.uk/

Edinburgh Bus Services

http://www.lothianbuses.co.uk/

Edinburgh local Newspaper - Edinburgh Evening News

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/

Edinburgh local Radio Station - Forth 1

http://www.forthone.co.uk/

Edinburgh local Radio Station - Forth 2

http://www.forth2.com/

The Best of Edinburgh

http://www.thebestof.co.uk/edinburgh