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✨ Start PlanningEdinburgh (Gaelic: Dùn Èideann) is the capital of Scotland, located in the Central Belt of the country. With a population of 526,470 in the urban area in 2021, and 901,455 in the metropolitans, Edinburgh fizzes with a cosmopolitan yet uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Old volcanoes ensure a dramatic natural setting, with the imposing castle atop one.…
1 Edinburgh Airport (EDI IATA), Ingliston EH12 9DN (off A8 Glasgow Rd), ☏ +44 131 357 6337. This is Scotland's main airport, with direct flights from most major cities in West Europe, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. There are seasonal flights from Calgary, Halifax, Toronto and New York. Gulf flights are from Dubai in UAE and Doha in Qatar.…
Walking should always be your first choice within central Edinburgh. The centre is compact - most sights and attractions are on or near the Royal Mile in Old Town or Princes St in New Town. But factor in the hills, barriers such as the railway tracks and deep glen of Water of Leith, and bridges that span lower streets without a connection. The…
In general Edinburgh is a safe destination. Take care of valuables, especially in crowded places where pickpockets operate. Swerve clear of drunks, especially after football matches and at pub closing times, and don't get drunk yourself. Like every other city, there are rundown areas where you have simply no reason to go. Examples are Niddrie and…