One of a selected groups of cities designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage City, Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland, is located about 45 miles east of Glasgow, on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth.
Two towering landmarks, Edinburgh castle and the extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat dominate the city. Below those are lively streets lined with shops, restaurants, museums, monuments and parks.
Just the opportunity to stroll through the narrow medieval streets of the old town, to explore the unique shops and to savor a Scottish lunch or dinner is enough to make Edinburgh an enjoyable vacation destination.
Other noteworthy attractions in and round town include the medieval Port of Leith, the National Museum of Scotland and the National Gallery of Scotland and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Hotel accommodations in Edinburgh range from modern, purpose built hotels to historic buildings converted into guesthouses. Most hotels in Edinburgh are located in the city centre area near the old town.
Selected Edinburgh Hotels:
Scotsman Hotel
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1YT
The Scotsman Hotel is set in the Victorian building which housed the offices of The Scotsman newspaper for more than 100 years. Located on North ...
One of a selected groups of cities designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage City, Edinburgh, the Capital of Scotland, is located about 45 miles east of Glasgow, on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth.
