Edinburgh, Athens of the north.
Seat of the Scottish Parliament, home of the world's biggest hogmany party, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's number one tourist attraction and destination for over 13 million visitors a year. Exciting, invigorating and unforgettable. Whether you're a tourist or a local, Edinburgh has a magic all of it's own. Princes Street gardens, a sun trap in the summer and the jewel in Edinburgh's festive crown throughout December. Whether it's the Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyrood House, the ancient palace of Kings and Queens of Scotland, now the Queen's official Scottish residence or the museum of Scotland, Edinburgh is a European Capital with style.
The city has been the launch pad for many showbiz performers who have tread the boards at the world's biggest arts experience, The Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe. Love movies? Edinburgh's Film festival premiers movies that get people talking. Love pomp and ceremony? The Edinburgh Military Tattoo held in the Castle is the destination for you. Let's not forget the Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, Kirk of the Greyfrairs and Camera Obscura. Edinburgh has something for everyone.
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