Edinburgh is one of the world’s most visually dramatic and vibrant cities. Lying on the South East of Scotland, Edinburgh is the Capital City of Scotland and seat of the Scottish Government. Although second in size to its West Coast neighbour Glasgow, the population doubles in size each year during the International Edinburgh Festival with events covering the four weeks of August.

The dramatic landscape, stunning architecture and rich cultural history in science, philosophy and art from the enlightenment era, has resulted in Edinburgh being dubbed the 'Athens of the North'.

Edinburgh is divided into two parts, the Old Town and New Town. The New Town was named to distinguish it from the medieval heart of the old city and by modern standards is not new. Built in the 18th Century, the New Town contains some of the finest Georgian architecture in the world and is a highly desirable place to live. The two parts of the city are separated by Princes Street Gardens, which host a series of garden events, monuments and also Waverley Train Station.

The Old Town is dominated by Edinburgh Castle which sits atop an extinct volcano which ridges down the Royal Mile to Holyrood House, and another volcanic outcrop - Arthur's Seat. Enclosed by the North Sea and the Firth of Forth and defined by its geological landscape, Edinburgh retains the age old charm and history so often associated with the city.