Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital of , 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.
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  • …has 531,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 312 feet (95 metres)
  • …is also known as “City of Edinburgh”
  • …is abbreviated as “EDH”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland.
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is a historic castle in , Scotland.
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The in , Scotland, is a museum of Scottish history and culture.
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Arthur's Seat is an ancient extinct volcano.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and New Town.
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Edinburgh

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Latitude
55.9497° or 55° 56′ 59″ north
Longitude
-3.1933° or 3° 11′ 36″ west
Open location code
9C7RWRX4+VM
Geo­Names ID
3333229

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In Other Languages

From Irish to Welsh—“Edinburgh” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Dùn Èideann”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Edinburgh”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Edinburgh”
  • Welsh: “Caeredin”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Roxburgh’s Court and Grassmarket.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St Giles’ Cathedral and The Witchery.

Scotland: Highlights

Learn more about Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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